Australian actor Ben Unwin, best known for his role in the soap 'Home and Away', has died.

He was 41-years-old.

Police found his body at his home on August 14th - a day before his 42nd birthday.

A spokesman for the Seven Network, which produces 'Home and Away', said: "Cast and crew from Home and Away are saddened to learn of the passing of former castmate, Ben Unwin.

"Ben's work in the role of Jesse McGregor is remembered with much affection.

"Ben's family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers."

A New South Wales Police spokesman told 7News they had responded to reports of a "concern for welfare".

"The body of a 41-year-old man was located. The death has not been treated as suspicious," a brief statement said.

Unwin was on the show between 1996 and 2000 and re-appeared again from 2002 to 2005.

He completed a law degree shortly after leaving the show, and worked as a solicitor in Sydney.