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![]() Ruffo at the premiere of Secret Life of Walter Mitty in Sydney, 2013 | |
Born | John Patrick Ruffo 8 March 1988 Perth, Western Australia |
Died | 10 November 2023 Sydney, Australia | (aged 35)
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Genres | Dance-pop |
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Years active | 2008–2023 |
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Website | johnnyruffoofficial |
John Patrick Ruffo (8 March 1988 – 10 November 2023) was an Australian singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and television presenter. He rose to prominence after finishing in third place on the third season of The X Factor Australia. His debut single "On Top" (2012), peaked at number fourteen on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum. His second single "Take It Home" (2012), peaked at number thirty in Australia and earned a gold music certification. In total he released seven singles during his career.
Outside of music Ruffo ventured into reality television and won the twelfth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia. In 2013, he made his acting debut in Home and Away, portraying the role of Chris Harrington until 2016. For his role he earned a Logie Nomination for Most Popular New Talent.
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