Johnny Ruffo was an Australian singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality who passed away in November 2023 at the age of 35 after a long battle with brain cancer.
He was best known for being a finalist on the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011, and for starring in the Australian soap opera Home and Away from 2013 to 2016.
Ruffo’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $1 million.
Ruffo was born in Balcatta, Western Australia, in 1988. He began his career as a performer at a young age, appearing in various talent shows and productions.
In 2011, he auditioned for the third season of The X Factor Australia, where he quickly became a fan favorite. Ruffo made it all the way to the finale, where he finished in second place.
After his success on The X Factor, Ruffo signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.
He released his debut single, “On Top,” in June 2012. The song peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum.
Ruffo’s self-titled debut album was released in September 2012 and debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
