Bondi Rescue star dies: Mates remember lifeguard as a hero who saved ‘countless lives’ at the world famous beach
- Terry ‘T-Man’ McDermott from Bondi Rescue has died after a battle with cancer
- His death was announced on the show’s Facebook page on Friday
A star of the hit Australia TV show has died after a battle with cancer.
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Terry ‘T-Man’ McDermott passed away on September 1, it was announced in a post on the Facebook page Bondi Rescue Lifeguards on Friday.
He was described as one of ‘the nicest watermen to don a jersey.
‘This selfless man saved countless lives during his career spanning more than 30 years working at many different beaches, the tribute read.
‘Terry, Tezzy, T-Mac, Moondoggy McDermott. Thank you for your service to the community.
‘Rest easy great man.’
Bondi Rescue lifeguard Terry ‘T-Man’ McDermott passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 1 after a battle with cancer
Mr McDermott spent 20 years working as a lifeguard on the Central Coast and 10 years patrolling the famous Bondi Beach.
He died surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer.
Tributes for Mr McDermott flowed from fans of the show located around the world.
‘This is truly sad. I will be praying for you, your family, and your lifeguard family. You were incredible lifeguard. I loved watching Bondi on YouTube here on the east coast in the USA. This breaks my heart,’ one international fan posted.
‘Sending all at Bondi Rescue my deepest condolences & to Terry’s family. We have loved watching him on the show, he always seemed such a kind man,’ another person posted.
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