Sally Fletcher

Sally Fletcher
Home and Away character
Portrayed byKate Ritchie
Chloe Shelsher (flashbacks)
Duration1988–2008, 2013
First appearance17 January 1988
Last appearance5 September 2013
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byAlan Bateman (1988)
Lucy Addario (2013)
In-universe information
Other namesSally Copeland (birth name)
Sally Keating
OccupationStudent (1988–2000)
Teacher (2001–)
Caravan Park Owner
Principal of Summer Bay High (2003–2004, 2007–2008)
Deputy principal of Summer Bay High (2004–2007)
Foster mother (2005–2008)
FatherAaron Copeland
MotherDiana Wilson
Adoptive fatherTom Fletcher
Adoptive motherPippa Ross
StepfatherDerek Wilson
Michael Ross (adopted stepfather)
Ian Routledge (1999–) (adopted stepfather)
BrothersMiles Copeland
Christopher Fletcher (adoptive)
Dale Ross (adoptive)
Haydn Ross (step)
HusbandFlynn Saunders (2003–2006)
DaughtersPippa Saunders
GrandmothersMrs. Keating
UnclesRoss Keating
NiecesAmber Copeland

Sally Louise Fletcher (also Copeland and Keating) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Kate Ritchie. She made her first screen appearance during the serial's pilot episode, which was broadcast on 17 January 1988. Sally became the longest running original female cast member. She departed on 3 April 2008. Ritchie earned various awards and nominations for her portrayal of Sally. In February 2013, it was announced that Ritchie would be reprising her role. Sally returned during the episode broadcast on 15 July 2013 with her daughter. They departed on 5 September 2013.