Ray Meagher was moved to tears as he was honored on Tuesday’s episode of This Is Your Life.
The 78-year-old couldn’t hold back his emotions while receiving tributes from his former Home and Away co-stars.
The first was Chris Hemsworth, 39, who became a superstar after his run on the soap opera.
Ray Meagher (pictured) was moved to tears as he was honored on Tuesday’s episode of This Is Your Life
Via a video link, Chris shared a sweet and comedic tribute to Ray, who he says has always been a good friend and mentor to him.
“Ray Meagher, godfather of Australian television, a flamboyant legend, my hero,” said Chris.
‘Buddy, what can I say? When I first met you, you were there bathed in glorious light. White doves flying around your head. They could have been eagles.
The 78-year-old couldn’t hold back his emotions while receiving tributes from his former Home and Away co-stars. The first was Chris Hemsworth (pictured), who became a superstar after his run on the soap opera
‘Ray Meagher, godfather of Australian TV, a fiery legend, my hero’ says Chris
“We locked eyes, we got closer. I took a big deep breath, [thinking] it’s probably not a hug. I raised my hand…and dove into the costume department,’ Chris said.
“Because I lost my temper, mate. But of course, you came to me, and you said, “You’ll do well here.” You have supported me throughout my career. Thanks a lot, buddy. I love you. You are a very dear friend.
Ray wiped away tears during and after the tribute, but when Kate Ritchie, 43, who rose to fame playing Sally Fletcher on Home and Away, shared her own memories, he remained sniffling and visibly moved.
Ray wiped away tears during and after the tribute, but when Kate Ritchie (pictured), who shot to fame playing Sally Fletcher on Home and Away, shared her own memories, he was left sniffling and visibly emotional
“Ray really represents a lot of what I’ve learned as a person, but also as a performer,” Kate said, clutching Ray’s hand.
Ray was immensely touched by the dedication
“Ray really represents a lot of what I’ve learned as a person, but also as a performer,” Kate said, clutching Ray’s hand.
“And for both of us, we’ve played these characters for so long that there is so much of us in them.
“So when I watched this footage…I actually saw two friends. He watched me grow from a girl to a woman, and he’s really proud of me. So I’m glad to have you proud. Thank you,” she continued.
Kate starred as Sally Fletcher in Home and Away alongside the late Heath Ledger (right). She was on the show between 1988 and 2013
Hemsworth also starred in Home and Away from 2004 to 2007, where he worked alongside Ray before leaving for Hollywood.
The pair held hands once more, with Ray immensely touched by the dedication.
Rising to fame playing beloved Alf Stewart on the long-running soap opera, Ray has been on the show since its debut in 1988.
Hemsworth also starred in Home and Away from 2004 to 2007, where he worked alongside Ray before leaving for Hollywood.
Meanwhile, Kate was best known as Sally Fletcher on the show between 1988 and 2013 before establishing a career in radio.
Rising to fame playing beloved Alf Stewart on the long-running soap opera, Ray has been on the show since its debut in 1988.