Beaconsfield Mine collapse survivor Todd Russell has died.
His son Trent said his dad passed away on Monday night, surrounded by friends and family.
His family said he “fought an uphill battle, but like everything he did in life, his final moments were on his own terms.”
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The Tasmanian Fire Brigade Association paying tribute on social media, sayings his contribution to his community and the respect he earned from others will leave a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.
The 54-year-old had been undergoing treatment at the Launceston General Hospital but discharged himself last week in order to see out his final days at home with his loved ones.
