During Bouncer's time on Neighbours he lived at three addresses, survived road accidents, being lost, a house fire and being poisoned by some mushrooms. Bouncer's fan cards became the most popular out of any cast member.
Thirteen weeks after finishing his final scenes on Neighbours, Bouncer died of cancer aged seven. Following his death, Bouncer was sent more tributes from fans around the world than any of the human cast.
One of Bouncer's most famous storylines had him dreaming that he was getting married to Rosie, Clarrie McLachlan's Sheepdog, who lived next door. Bouncer's dream sequence was named as one of Neighbours most memorable moments by The Times. The newspaper also added the storyline in which Bouncer saves Madge from a chip pan fire to their list of memorable moments. They said "One of those scenes you think you might have imagined, but no, Bouncer tenaciously calls the emergency services as an inferno engulfs the Mangels". The BBC said Bouncer's most notable moment was "Being nominated for a special bravery award by Toby Mangel."
Josephine Monroe commented positively of Bouncer in her book Neighbours: The first 10 years, stating: "Bouncer was a hero - he even answered the phone and barked to Joe when baby Sky was in trouble - and often had major storylines of his own like the time he was run over and nearly died. But most importantly, he was a loyal and loved friend."She also branded him as one of the most loved characters in the serial's history.
More fan cards than Kylie Minogue.....or Scott Michaelson....take that! Onset hookups! Survived magic mushrooms! Phone answering! Saving Madge!
Bouncer, here at imabogan, we salute you....and there's no disputing that you are, by far, the best actor ever on Neighbours. Ever. Seriously.
Hmmm...inspiring a Scott Major post in me, I think.
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