[post_page_title]Paul Keane – Then[/post_page_title]
Paul Keane was one of the twelve original cast members to first appear on the successful soap opera. Te actor played the role of Des Clarke alongside his on screen wife, actress Elaine Smith. It was in fact actor, Stefan Dennis who first auditioned for the role of Des, however he ended up landing the role of Paul Robinson. Keane’s time of the show in many ways cost him his health as he couldn’t handle his sudden fame and as a result started to develop drug issues and depression. His character was written off the show in 1990.
[post_page_title]Paul Keane – Now[/post_page_title]
Unlike his other famous co stars, after leaving show, Keane had to deal with his depression and drug problems for a very long time, a few years in fact. He did return in 2015 on the 30th anniversary special as one of the former stars. The special was titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite and millions of people across Australia and the U.K watched the epic episode with their favorite stars of all time.
