On 2 December 2024, Smith announced that he had recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of terminal lung cancer, and that as a consequence he had left the role of Harold. Smith stated that doctors labelled his cancer as "non-fixable" and that they "expect him to die". Smith spoke to 10 News First about his diagnosis and final day on set. Executive producer Jason Herbison confirmed that Harold would have a "proper send-off", and it was also revealed that Charleston had returned to the series in a new role as part of Harold's departure.
on 2 december 2024 smith announced that he had recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of terminal lung cancer and that as a consequence he had left the role of harold smith stated that doctors labelled his cancer as "non-fixable" and that they "expect him to die" smith spoke to 10 news first about his diagnosis and final day on set executive producer jason herbison confirmed that harold would have a "proper send-off" and it was also revealed that charleston had returned to the series in a new role as part of harold's departure