Summer Bay — A dark cloud has descended over Home and Away this week as devastating news breaks about one of the show’s brightest stars. Beloved actor Tristan Gorey, best known for his role as Dr Levi Fowler, has tragically been involved in a fatal accident, leaving co-stars, crew, and millions of fans stunned and heartbroken.

Sources close to the situation confirm that the incident occurred late last weekend, leaving the acting community reeling and Summer Bay unexpectedly silent. The details are still emerging and authorities are investigating, but those closest to the star describe it as an accident that “shocked everyone who knew him.” Tributes have poured in from cast members and fans alike, all expressing disbelief and grief at the sudden loss of such a cherished figure.

Gorey’s time on Home and Away — where he played the fiercely dedicated cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Levi Fowler — rapidly captured the hearts of viewers across the globe. Since his arrival in Summer Bay, Levi had become central to some of the show’s most gripping storylines, blending vulnerability with quiet strength in ways that made the character unforgettable. The character’s arc had already been through seismic ups and downs, including high-stakes medical drama and emotional entanglements with fellow residents like Mackenzie Booth — played by Emily Weir — creating some of the most talked-about episodes in recent seasons.

But now, the reverberations of this loss go beyond the screen. Backstage, fellow actors have shared their deep sadness. Cast members gathered in an emotional circle this morning on set, recalling Gorey’s warmth, humor, and generosity. Several crew members, many with tears in their eyes, echoed a simple but powerful sentiment: “He lit up every room he walked into.”

Fans have taken to social media to share clips, screenshots, and personal memories of moments that meant the most to them. One fan wrote, “Levi was our guardian angel in Summer Bay. Tristan made him real in every sense.”

This real-life tragedy comes on the heels of some major fictional heartbreak for his on-screen persona. Fans will remember the shocking season finale last year in which Levi Fowler suffered a grisly car accident as part of a dramatic storyline — and many initially worried the worst for the character before learning it was part of the show’s arc. That narrative twist left viewers shaken and emotionally invested, not knowing real tragedy was looming off-screen as well.

Now, with the news of Gorey’s passing, actors and producers are already beginning the painful process of considering what this means for Home and Away’s future. Rumors are circulating that the show will honour the actor with a heartfelt tribute episode, though no official word has been released.

Television executives and industry figures have expressed their condolences, recognizing that Gorey was fast becoming one of Australia’s most promising talents. From his early career roles to his breakout in Summer Bay, he had built a reputation as both a committed performer and a genuinely good person.

For now, Summer Bay is in mourning. The surf may still crash on the beach, and the hospital doors may still swing open, but the absence of Tristan Gorey — and the light he brought to screens everywhere — is painfully, heartbreakingly real.

More updates to follow as details emerge.