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Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor Todd Russell dies

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Source : Perth Now news

Beaconsfield mine survivor Todd Russell has died after a battle with an undisclosed illness after revealing he had “nothing left to give” last week.

Todd Russell Credit: Supplied

He left Launceston General Hospital last week to spend his final days at home, citing an “endless battle” following eight months of treatment.

In addition to his reported physical health battle, the former volunteer firefighter and miner also spoke of profound mental health challenges and post-traumatic stress following his 14-day survival underground in 2006.

Tasmanian miner Todd Russell, left, who was rescued from the Beaconsfield mine collapse in 2006. AFP PHOTO/POOL
Tasmanian miner Todd Russell, left, who was rescued from the Beaconsfield mine collapse in 2006. AFP PHOTO/POOL Credit: News Corp Australia

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