Catherine Malia Godbold (23 September 1974 – 4 May 2018) was an Australian actress. She was best known for her role as Deborah Hale Regnery on ''
The Saddle Club
''The Saddle Club'' is an Australian-Canadian children's television series developed by Sarah Dodd, based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three best friends in ...
'' and as Meg Bowman in ''
Home and Away
''Home and Away'' (often abbreviated as ''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a tr ...
''.
Following the cancellation of ''
Newlyweds
Newlyweds are people who have recently entered into a marriage. The time frame during which a married couple is considered newlywed varies, but for social science research purposes it may be considered as up to six months into the marriage.Rebecca ...
'' in which she starred as Jules Carter, Godbold began doing voice over work in between auditions. In 1997, she was cast as
Sondra Pike in ''
Neighbours''.
Godbold was the daughter of Australian broadcaster
Rosemary Margan, whom she portrayed in the
Graham Kennedy
Graham Cyril Kennedy AO (15 February 1934 – 25 May 2005) was an Australian entertainer, comedian and variety performer, as well as a personality and star of radio, theatre, television and film. He often performed in the style of vaudevilli ...
biopic ''
The King''.
In May 2007, after ''The Saddle Club'' was picked up for a third season, Godbold was diagnosed with brain cancer. She had the tumour removed and began chemotherapy.
A second brain tumour developed in January 2018, which proved to be terminal. Godbold died on 4 May 2018, aged 43.
Godbold's funeral was held on 10 May 2018. Godbold and her mother are buried together at
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
The Springvale Botanical Cemetery is the largest crematorium and memorial park in Victoria, Australia. It is located in Springvale, in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
History
Originally known as The Necropolis Springvale, the cemetery c ...
.
Filmography
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The King: The Story of Graham Kennedy'' – Rosemary Margan
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The Saddle Club
''The Saddle Club'' is an Australian-Canadian children's television series developed by Sarah Dodd, based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three best friends in ...
'' – Deborah Hale Regnery (seasons 1 & 2)
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Blonde
Blond (male) or blonde (female), also referred to as fair hair, is a hair color characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. The resultant visible hue depends on various factors, but always has some yellowish color. The color can ...
'' – Assistant #2
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Blue Heelers
''Blue Heelers'' is an Australian police drama series that was produced by Southern Star Group and ran for 12 years on the Seven Network, from 1994 to 2006. Although based around the policing of the town, the series generally depicted the e ...
'' – Gail Hutton
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Neighbours'' –
Sondra Pike
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Newlyweds
Newlyweds are people who have recently entered into a marriage. The time frame during which a married couple is considered newlywed varies, but for social science research purposes it may be considered as up to six months into the marriage.Rebecca ...
'' – Jules Carter
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Hey Dad..!'' – Cassie
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Alex: The Spirit of a Champion'' – Maggie Benton
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Home and Away
''Home and Away'' (often abbreviated as ''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a tr ...
'' – Meg Bowman
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Chances'' – Nikki Taylor
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More Winners: His Master's Ghost'' – Sarah O'Grady
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Frontline'' – Herself
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This Night of Nights'' – Herself
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Amandine Malabul'': Cosie
References
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1974 births
2018 deaths
Australian film actresses
Australian television actresses
Deaths from brain cancer in Australia
20th-century Australian actresses
21st-century Australian actresses
Actresses from Melbourne
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