Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Matt Dee dies
Well-known former Bondi Rescue cast member and mental health advocate Matt Dee has died, according to a statement posted online by the clothing and events company he co-founded.
Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard and mental health advocate Matt Dee has passed away, according to a statement from the company he co-founded, FTW Revolution. Dee, who appeared on the reality TV show between 2008 and 2017, dedicated his life to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The statement, posted on FTW Revolution's Instagram page, confirmed that funeral arrangements were being finalized and included contact information for mental health services like Lifeline and Beyond Blue.
Matt Dee's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed. The company he co-founded, FTW Revolution, raised over $500,000 for Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) and aimed to provide an alternative outlet for young people struggling with mental health issues. Dee's own struggles with mental illness, including the loss of his siblings to mental health battles, fueled his advocacy for those facing similar challenges.
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