He’s the Gold Logie winner whose beloved sister Connie fought cancer in the public, only to sadly succumb to the disease.
And in this week’s TV WEEK magazine Samuel Johnson admitted he was trying to look on the bright side of life since his sister’s passing.
After a tumultuous few months, the 39-year-old seemed more resilient than ever in the heartfelt interview.
‘It didn’t crush my spirit’: Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson (right) says he’s ’embracing’ life after his sister Connie (left) succumbed to cancer and believes ‘death can be a positive experience’
‘My life has become progressively more surreal since my sister’s cancer diagnosis,’ he admitted to the magazine of Connie’s breast cancer fight and eventual death in September this year.
Fighting the loss, the actor said that cancer can do two things to you, either crush you or teach you to live in the present moment and not take life for granted.
‘It can defeat you or it can give you a real understanding that now is awesome and I’m really glad I fell on the right side of it because it didn’t crush my spirit, instead, it increased my zest for life,’ he said.
Samuel continued: ‘I’m a big believer that death can be a positive experience.’
‘I’m a big believer that death can be a positive experience’: Samuel said he was embracing change after Connie’s passing – for his sister’s sake
The former Secret Life Of Us actor added that he was accepting the change in his life for Connie’s sake, particularly when it comes to the first Christmas without her.
‘I’m embracing the new structure rather than grieving for the old. Connie would have wanted progression for this family. We’re all lucky enough to still be together this Christmas, with or without her,’ Samuel explained.
He divulged he would be hosting the Christmas celebrations at his home.
Walking away: Actor Samuel Johnson is most famous for playing the lead role of Molly Meldrum in the TV mini-series, Molly
Will he be back? Samuel also told the magazine he remains in two minds about whether he will return to his showbiz career, despite winning a Gold Logie this year
Samuel also told the magazine he remains in two minds about whether he will return to his showbiz career, despite winning a Gold Logie this year.
The AACTA Award winner stepped away from acting so he could focus full time on raising $10 million for his Love Your Sister cancer charity, a project he and sister Connie started when she got sick.
The charity has raised $7 million so far and for his role in the organisation, the actor gave himself the new title: ‘Head of Cancer Vanquishment’.
Samuel admitted that his career and accolades (Including the Gold Logie nomination and win) stopped making sense once he saw his sister battling the disease.
The Daylesford-born entertainer said while Australia’s entertainment community might be happy to have him back, he still isn’t sure about his next move.
Struggle: Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson has opened up about his struggle watching his beloved sister Connie battle breast cancer, saying he’s still happy to walk away from acting