‘Back to reality’: Fans rally behind Johnny Ruffo as he resumes cancer treatment

After enjoying a much-needed break in New Zealand with his partner Tahnee Simms, former Home And Away star Johnny Ruffo has shared a heartbreaking post as he resumes cancer treatment.

The 35-year-old took to Instagram to share a picture of himself in a hospital chair, receiving his latest dose of chemotherapy.

“Back to reality,” he caption the post.

 

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Fans quickly rallied behind Ruffo, offering an overwhelming number of messages filled with support and encouragement.

“You got this!!!” one fan wrote.

“You are incredible darling.”

“Wishing you all the best .. hope you enjoyed nz it’s such an amazing place x.”

“God bless you. You are a legend,” another commented.

“You’ve got this & always with a smile on your face. Your holiday looked amazing. Stay strong.”

“Hang in there Johnny, love seeing that smile! Keep fighting, you got this.”

Ruffo recently enjoyed a snowy winter retreat in New Zealand with his longtime girlfriend, taking to Instagram to delight fans with several stunning photos from his trip to Queenstown.

One picture captured the couple beaming with joy, wearing cosy beanies to brave the cold weather. In another snapshot, Ruffo is seen standing beside a steaming hot tub, with a breathtaking view of the mountains in the background.

The series of photos were accompanied by Ruffo’s caption, “Back at it again in Queenstown” followed by a snowflake emoji.

 

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Despite maintaining a positive outlook on life and the unwavering support he has received from his fans and family, Ruffo has previously admitted that he fears the thought of dying before his loved ones have the chance to “say goodbye”.

“I’m scared for my brother, my mum, dad and Tahnee that they won’t be here with me [when I die],” Ruffo admitted to The Daily Telegraph.

“There is no way my family will all be here. The likelihood of that is (slim). It would be ideal if everyone was there – not for my sake, but theirs.”

However, Ruffo said he hadn’t given up hope and reassured everyone that he was “powering through” his battle.

“At some point, it will get me but I’m still fighting. Still kicking on…I’m already winning. My goal now is to try and help as many people as I can and also live a happy life,” he said.