Here Comes the Habibs actress Camilla Ah Kin has died after a long illness.

Her passing was announced on the official Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) Twitter this weekend.

‘It is with a heavy heart that we have to share the news that Camilla Ah Kin passed away in Sydney last night aged 58 after a lengthy battle with illness,’ they wrote.

Camilla was an an activist for and within the performer community for 30 years. RIP,’ the post continued.

Camilla’s former Here Comes the Habibs co-star Rob Shehadie also shared his own tribute on Twitter.

‘Rest in Peace Camilla,’ he wrote, alongside a photo of the pair together on the red carpet.

‘Australia fell in love with you as Miriam on Here Comes the Habibs. You’ll be missed,’ he captioned the image.

Here Comes the Habibs aired on Channel Nine between 2016 and 2017, and Camilla starred as matriarch Mariam Habib on the comedy.

The celebrated performer had dozens of acting credits to her name in film, television and on the stage.

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