Former Bondi Rescue star Matt Dee dies
The tragic news was announced by clothing brand FTW Revolution, which was co-founded by the star and focused on youth mental health and suicide prevention.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our Matt Dee,” their statement read.
“Matt touched the lives of many, he also did amazing work and he will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.”
The post has been flooded with messages from heartbroken co-stars and friends.
Childhood friend Mark Miccoli wrote: “We had so much fun surfing and running a muck [sic] together growing up. You definitely lived life to the fullest, see you in the next life legend Spikas.”
Dee appeared on the Australian hit reality show Bondi Rescue from 2008 to 2017.
He has a YouTube page dedicated to him called ‘The Most Aussie Lifeguard EVER? Best Of Matt Dee From Bondi Rescue’, which has amassed more than three million followers across the globe.
The mental health advocate had lost his siblings Rachel and Jonathon, who both struggled with mental illness.
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