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‘Deeply missed’: Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard dies
Tributes poured in online as the former Bondi Rescue lifeguard’s family said funeral details will be shared once arrangements are finalized.
- Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee has died, with his passing announced Wednesday on the FTW Revolution Instagram page. Dee appeared on the reality television series between 2008 and 2017.
- Following the suicides of his siblings, Rachel Dee and Jonathan, Dee founded FTW Revolution to raise mental health awareness and served as an ambassador for Suicide Prevention Australia.
- Seeking to support young people from poor backgrounds, Dee raised at least $500,000 for Suicide Prevention Australia. He described his mission as representing "the underdogs in the trenches, the battlers in the dark places."
- Tributes flowed from the Bondi Lifeguards and former lifeguard Trent Maxwell, who commented "rest easy brother" on the Instagram post. The FTW Revolution Instagram page posted that Matt touched many lives.
- Funeral arrangements are pending, according to the announcement. For those needing support, the statement included resources for Lifeline and Beyond Blue, while the Samaritans can be reached on 116 123.
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His clothing brand has shared the sad news that Matt Dee has passed away. The deceased lifeguard previously appeared on the Australian reality show Bondie Rescue and was also an ambassador for the Australian suicide prevention organization.
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