You know you’ve discovered someone who will stick by your side when you finally find The One, the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. Beloved Johnny Ruffo and his partner, Tahnee Sims, certainly shared that connection.
After receiving two separate diagnoses for brain cancer, in 2017 and 2019, Johnny battled the disease for a long time. However, regrettably, at the age of just 35, he lost his fight in November 2023.
Johnny fought for six years, and Tahnee supported him the entire time.
A message from his loved ones said, “We had to say goodbye to our beloved Johnny today with a heavy heart.” “Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible Nurses & Doctors.”
“We all love you Johnny and will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives,” they continued. “Rest easy ❤️”
To read the original statement, announcing Johnny’s passing, click here.
In honour of Johnny, and the beautiful connect he held with Tahnee, we look back at their relationship through the years.
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The spark in their relationship was instant as Johnny laid his eyes on Tahnee at a dance studio in 2015. The pair had been together ever since.
Tahnee was with Johnny when he received his first brain cancer diagnosis. The beloved Home and Away star credited his partner for helping him through the initial battle.
“Without her I may not be here,” he told Now To Love.
When the headaches initially started, she was the one who forced me to get in the car and travel to the hospital. She’s also motivating me to take action. She encourages me to go swimming and running, which keeps me active.”
In May 2019, Johnny announced that he was cancer-free.
The laughter was the key to their success, and the love and adoration for Tahnee never ended.
“All we do is have fun. We laugh at each other so much. You know that horrifying laugh you have when tears are streaming from your eyes?” he asked.
“We argue and fight just like every other couple, but we make up too. We kiss and makeup you know?”
He then went on to add that their bond has never been stronger, particularly after what they’ve been through.
“We’ve been through so much together now. The longer we stay together, the stronger the bond.”
In November 2020, Johnny revealed his brain cancer had returned. Nearly two years later, he announced his cancer was terminal.
In honour of both Johnny and Tahnee, we have collected some of their most heart warming pictures.
“Matching pj’s are always a good idea,” Tahnee wrote alongside this image.
We have to agree with you on that Tahnee!(Instagram)
“Happy Birthday to the most beautiful girl in the world ❤️ you deserve nothing but the best xx,” Johnny wrote on Instagram for Tahnee’s birthday.
“Date night off the couch feels goooood ✨💖.”
Their smiles are never too far away.
They time travelled to the 1950s to take these photo booth snaps! Just kidding, but they are the perfect metaphor for their timeless love.
The lovers woke up at the crack of dawn to go for a walk together during Sydney’s lockdown, and despite the early start, they looked happy to be out and about.Instagram
They fight through every storm together. The dream team!
For Johnny’s 33rd birthday, the couple dressed up to the nines during a weekend of surprises planned by Tahnee.
On the same weekend Tahnee shared this adorable picture from their hotel room.
Tahnee is by Johnny’s side as he faces his second brain cancer battle.
Following Johnny’s diagnosis that his cancer had returned, Tahnee shared this series of photos, writing: “What a superstar 💜.”
Making a case for matching Christmas PJs.
Hanging out in his home town, Perth.
Johnny and Tahnee are no strangers to a red carpet event.
“Making an entrance 🌴😃 @padmaubud,” Johnny captioned this gorgeous pic.
Okay, we’re getting seriously jealous of all this jet-setting.
“We’ve been through so much together now. The longer we stay together, the stronger the bond.”
If this isn’t picture perfect, we don’t know what is – look at those colours.
“Without her I may not be here,” he told Now To Love of his long-term partner.
The couple began dating after meeting at a dance studio in 2015 and have been together ever since.
After Johnny’s first battle with brain cancer the pair took off to go travelling – first stop was New York!
before you freak out, Johnny and Tahnee didn’t tie the knot – YET!
“We just have fun. We make each other laugh so much. You know that gut-wrenching laugh with tears coming from your eyes?” Johnny has revealed of their dynamic.
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