Home and Away star undergoes emergency surgery to remove brain tumour

Publish Date
Monday, 14 August 2017, 2:15PM

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Home and Away fans will remember the lovable Chris Harrington, played by Johnny Ruffo, who only recently left the soap. 

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Sadly, the 29-year-old has just stunned followers with the revelation he had to have emergency surgery last week to remove a brain tumour.

Johnny took to Instagram to share gory images of his post-op scar.

Some things in life really put things into persepective, hoping for a positive result, keep me in your thoughts x

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The tumour was discovered last Sunday, when he was admitted to hospital with a migraine - before being rushed into surgery.

Johnny is still awaiting results to see if the tumour is benign or malignant.

We're thinking of you Johnny and wish you a fast recovery! 

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