Beaconsfield mine survivor Todd Russell dies aged 54

World · First reported 9 Nov, 21:20 · Updated 22:04

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Todd Russell, who survived the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse, has died aged 54 after an illness his family has not disclosed. His family said he had returned home after eight and a half months in hospital to spend his final days with loved ones. (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)

Russell and fellow miner Brant Webb were trapped by a rockfall at Beaconsfield in 2006 and rescued after five days underground. (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)
Russell’s family confirmed his death at 54; the centre report says they have not disclosed his illness. (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)
After eight and a half months in hospital, Russell said he was going home to spend his final days with family and friends. (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)

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Key facts

Age at death: 54 (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e; e4911a22-cb46-4db5-9ec7-3e090dcf2bfd)
Mine collapse: Beaconsfield, Tasmania, 2006 (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)
Time trapped, centre report: Five days before rescuers made contact (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)
Time buried, right-side report: 13 days (e4911a22-cb46-4db5-9ec7-3e090dcf2bfd)
Hospital stay before going home: Eight and a half months (2bda69f9-de04-48f8-8c02-4744972be62e)