Neighbours teaser says it is 'time to say goodbye' to Sonya FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sonya (played by Eve Morey) learnt at the beginning of the year on Neighbours she had stage four ovarian cancer, leaving her and husband Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Maloney) devastated as she began her treatment. Keeping the secret at first, Sonya decided to tell her fellow Ramsay Street residents after seeing the turmoil her husband was facing having to keep the information to himself, as well as dealing with fresh drama at the hands of Andrea (Madeleine West). However, even though she has had the support of her fellow Neighbours and has been undergoing treatment for the cancer, Sonya has been told her cancer isn’t responding and she doesn’t have long left on the Channel 5 soap. Upcoming scenes will see Sonya ask Toadie to take her to the beach with their children to enjoy their time together before passing away in his arms as they look out on the youngsters playing together and now, actress Eve Morey, 35, has revealed what it was like to film her final scenes. There is this beautiful tragedy Eve Morey Eve first arrived on Ramsay Street in a guest role as Sonya Mitchell for a handful of episodes but the popular character managed to stay in Erinsborough for almost a decade, falling in love with Neighbours icon Toadie and going to build a family with him. Having spent so much with actor Ryan Maloney, 39, over the past ten years, Eve has spoken out about the hardship of having to filming the heartbreaking scenes alongside her colleague and friend. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Eve said: “It was awful. Just awful. But at the same time incredibly special and precious. “Even though Ryan and I were in the most awful circumstances in the final scenes, we still shared light and loving moments and in the end, there is this beautiful tragedy.” The actress also spoke about filming the entire storyline, which has seen faces from the past return to Ramsay Street, with more to come as Sonya’s friend and family come together to remember the much loved character in upcoming scenes. Asked what the hardest part of the storyline was to film, Eve admitted the scenes with Sonya’s young daughter Nell Rebecchi (Scarlett Anderson) were some of the toughest: “Having kids made me have a perspective on those scenes.” Neighbours spoilers: ‘Awful circumstances’ Sonya Rebecchi star speaks out on final scenes Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi and Toadie Rebecchi will take to the beach for the final scenes Speaking more about Sonya’s exit and taking on the cancer storyline, Eve added: “It was the most meaningful storyline of the show and my most meaningful story I’ve had.” The actress also revealed it was producers for the Australian soap who decided to bring Sonya’s time on the show to a conclusion, but admitted she was happy for the popular character’s story to come full circle. “It was a decision taken by the Neighbours team at the end of last year and we sat down together and decided that if Sonya was going to leave she couldn’t just leave Toadie it wouldn’t be believable. “I believe everything happens for a reason and it's a decision that has been incredibly positive for myself and my family and I don’t say that lightly.” However, Sonya won’t be leaving Ramsay Street without playing on the minds of a few of her fellow Neighbours as she recently revealed a secret to Toadie’s brother Shane Rebecchi (Nicholas Coghlan) regarding his late wife Dee Bliss (Madeleine West). Neighbours: Sonya is told that she has stage four cancer Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi dies in Toadie Rebcchi's arms in heartbreaking scenes<doc-sep>Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi will be dying on the soap FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Neighbours teaser says it is 'time to say goodbye' to Sonya Sonya Rebecchi (played by Eve Morey) is going to be bowing out of Neighbours today (Tuesday, March 5) after nearly a decade on the Australian soap. Sonya’s death has been on the cards for a little while now with the character leaving the soap after suffering from aggressive Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. The forthcoming episode of Neighbours will be a two-hander with Sonya and her husband Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) pretty much the only ones in the instalment. How does Sonya Rebecchi die? Neighbours character Sonya has been battling with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer since the beginning of this year. The storyline started with Sonya discovering she had a cancerous cyst on ovary which had spread to the rest of her body. Sadly, her illness is in the final stages and she hasn’t got long left with her family. This evening’s episode will see Sonya passing away in some emotional scenes with the character and her husband together on a beach as they talk while their children play. Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi will be dying on the soap Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi will be dying on the soap Sharing details about the instalment, star Morey said: “The final episode is a two-hander between Ryan and I. “When they said they were going to do that we were just over the moon. “Sometimes you can act your little guts off in a scene and then it will cut to the Waterhole – you need light and shade otherwise some of these storylines can be too much, but it was great to know that this final episode was – they weren’t going to cut to Sheila doing something.” She went on to say the director helped the actors to find the “light and shade” with the soap couple laughing and crying in turns. “It was really precious to film. Ryan and I got to spend a lot of time together, because we knew we wouldn’t be able to anymore,” Morey told The Metro. The actress continued: “It was awful to go there, it was traumatic. There’s a scene with a field of flowers, and then I was at a thing the other day and I went past a field of flowers and nearly lost my s***. “You know it’s not real, but it is real in real life. I do know the difference but it was full on.” A teaser trailer for the episode has hinted the episode will be highly emotional as the couple spend their final few hours together. The character of Sonya has been a firm favourite on Neighbours for the past decade after her character first made guest appearances in a handful of episodes. She first arrived in Erinsborough in 2009 after starting off as a dog trainer and ended up staying for a decade. Neighbours spoilers: Sonya Rebecchi will be dying on the soap<doc-sep>Latest news email updates straight to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Neighbours fans were in tears today as a veteran cast members bowed out in tragic final scenes. Sonya Rebecchi (played by Eve Morey) has been written out of the Aussie soap after ten years. And in heartbreaking scenes airing on Channel 5, terminally ill Sonya and her husband Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) pay a visit to the beach for the last time. The couple spend time chatting as their children play before Sonya passes away in Toadie's arms. The character discovered she had aggressive Stage 4 ovarian cancer which had spread to the rest of her body at the beginning of the year. Speaking about shooting the storyline, Eve explained: "These scenes were the most devastating things to film. It was awful. "When we get told Sonya has cancer and it’s stage four and we’re going to do what we can to fight it, it’s awful." She went on to tell the Express: "Ryan and I could hardly film the stuff, it was just awful. "It’s hard stuff to watch but also to watch two people who love each other this much have to deal with something like this I think is quite interesting and quite beautiful to watch." (Image: Channel 5) Eve revealed last month that the decision to leave Neighbours had not been down to her but was made by the production team. But Eve will not be leaving the soap's production entirely. A Neighbours spokesman said "Eve has been an huge part of our Neighbours family for over nine years and we are delighted this will continue as she stays with us as an acting and support coach. "She is one of the most talented actors of our generation and it’s a testament to her and the writers who also love her dearly that Sonya’s heroic battle with ovarian cancer is having such an impact on all our viewers." Eve went on to explain: "Ryan and I got to spend a lot of time together, because we knew we wouldn’t be able to anymore. "It was awful to go there, it was traumatic." The star admitted she was left in tears by the storyline. Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5<doc-sep>
Neighbours will see Sonya Rebecchi leaving this evening Neighbours teaser says it is 'time to say goodbye' to Sonya Australian soap Neighbours will see the departure of veteran character Sonya Rebecchi (played by Eve Morey) today (Tuesday, March 5). In tragic scenes set to air on Channel 5, a terminally ill Sonya and her husband Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) will pay a visit to the beach of the last time. The couple will spend time chatting as their children play before Sonya finally passes away after suffering from Sage 4 Ovarian Cancer. Why is Sonya leaving Neighbours? Sonya is going to be leaving Neighbours after 10 tumultuous years in Erinsborough. The character discovered she had aggressive Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer which had spread to the rest of her body at the beginning of the year. Speaking about shooting the storyline, actress Eve explained: “These scenes were the most devastating things to film. It was awful. “When we get told Sonya has cancer and it’s stage four and we’re going to do what we can to fight it, it’s awful and I mean nothing has come before this.” HOW DOES SONYA REBECCHI DIE? Neighbours will see Sonya Rebecchi leaving this evening Neighbours will see Sonya Rebecchi leaving this evening She went on to tell Express.co.uk: “Ryan and I could hardly film the stuff, it was just awful. “It’s hard stuff to watch but also to watch two people who love each other this much have to deal with something like this I think is quite interesting and quite beautiful to watch.” Eve revealed last month the decision to leave Neighbours had not been down to her, instead it was made by the production team. “The year before the show was at a point where it was like, ’Is it going to go ahead?’. Then it was which is great.” she told Metro. Adding: “But it had to make changes to keep moving forward and a lot of the departments, every department, has felt this. “So me going, another department will have had to have a cut, it was just one of those things.” While a spokesman for the soap told the publication: “Eve has been an huge part of our Neighbours family for over nine years and we are delighted this will continue as she stays with us as an acting and support coach. “She is one of the most talented actors of our generation and it’s a testament to her and the writers who also love her dearly that Sonya’s heroic battle with Ovarian Cancer is having such an impact on all our viewers.” This evening’s instalment of the long-running series will feature just Sonya and Toadie as a poignant farewell plays out. Neighbours will see Sonya Rebecchi leaving this evening