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Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell dies aged 54
Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell has died at the age of 54 after an undisclosed illness, his family has confirmed.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff posted this morning: "Vale Todd Russell. Thoughts this morning are with Todd's loved ones and everyone who had the absolute pleasure of knowing him."
Last week, Russell posted to social media that, after eight and a half months in hospital, he was returning home to see out his final days surrounded by family. His family has not disclosed his illness.
Russell was one of two Tasmanian miners thrown into the world spotlight after becoming trapped by a rockfall on Anzac Day 2006.
Todd Russell, Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor, dies aged 54 due to illness
Tasmanian premier leads tributes for Russell, who earlier this month returned home to ‘see out his days’
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Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell has died aged 54 after recently announcing deteriorating health.
The Tasmanian premier, Jeremy Rockliff, led the tributes on Tuesday morning, saying his thoughts were with Russell’s loved ones.
“Thoughts this morning are with Todd’s loved ones and everyone who had the absolute pleasure of knowing him.”
Russell made global headlines in 2006 when he and co-worker Brant Webb were rescued after spending two weeks trapped below the surface at the mine in northern Tasmania.
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