Home And Away's Irene Roberts leaving the soap after more than 30 years

72 year old actress, Lynne McGranger, will film her last scenes as Irene in March

Lynne McGranger plays Irene Roberts who will be leaving Home And Away this year (Ian West/PA)

H ome And Away diner owner Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, is to leave the Australian soap after more than 30 years.

The Channel 5 show said the 72-year-old actress would film her last scenes as Irene in March, with her final episode airing later this year.