Johnny Ruffo’s partner Tahnee Sims shares touching tribute to Home and Away star on what would have been his 36th birthday
Tahnee Sims has shared a sweet tribute to Johnny Ruffo on what would have been his 36th birthday.
The late singer and former Home and Away star died last year with girlfriend Tahnee by his side after a six-year battle with brain cancer.
On Friday, Tahnee, 30, who was his devoted partner for eight years, posted a photo to Instagram of a smiling Johnny holding an oversized ice-cream treat.
Dressed in a black T-shirt and matching baseball cap Johnny is pictured at an out door eatery ready to enjoy his desert.
‘Happy birthday angel boy. Forever missing you and that cheeky grin,’ Tahnee wrote in the caption.
Tahnee Sims shared a sweet tribute to Johnny Ruffo on Friday on what would have been the former X-Factor stars 36th birthday
Friends flocked to send messages of support and love to Tahnee.
‘It’s my mums birthday Monday after she passed in October from NET cancer, it’s gonna be so hard. She loved Johnny. Thinking of you xxx United in grief,’ one said.
‘Sending hugs to you today and hope you are doing ok..Forever grateful that you and Johnny shared the journey. You are an incredibly brave, caring and loving person,’ added another fan.
‘I hope you have goals, hopes and dreams all waiting to be fulfilled,’ they continued.
‘Thinking of you and Johnny’s family. Look at that gorgeous smile. Happy heavenly birthday Johnny,’ wrote another who signed their message with a love heart.
Johnny has credited Tahnee for saving his life and keeping him alive for the six years he battled his terminal brain cancer diagnosis
Friends flocked to send messages of support and love to Tahnee
One also said: ‘Sending you strength, love hugs and peace Tahnee . Happy heavenly Birthday beautiful Johnny, may his life always be celebrated.’
‘He lit up our tv screens with that beautiful smile of his forever in our hearts.’
The X Factor star was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, just two years after the couple first met at a dance studio.
He sadly died on November 10, 2023 just a week shy of Tahnee’s 30th birthday.
He made no secret of the tremendous support he had from Tahnee throughout his cancer journey.
Johnny shared countless gushing posts and credited her for ‘saving’ his life in several media interviews.
Tahnee was the one who rushed Johnny to hospital in the first instance, after he suffered a series of ongoing migraines.
