Todd Russell, Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor, dies aged 54 due to illness
Summary
Todd Russell, who survived the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania, has died aged 54 after an undisclosed illness. He and fellow miner Brant Webb spent two weeks trapped underground before rescuers brought them to the surface; the collapse killed miner Larry Knight.Key Facts
- Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff paid tribute to Russell and expressed sympathy for his loved ones.
- Russell and co-worker Brant Webb were trapped underground for two weeks after a 2006 rockfall at the Beaconsfield mine in northern Tasmania.
- Rescuers found Russell and Webb in a small steel cage after workmates heard their faint cries.
- Miner Larry Knight died in the collapse.
- Russell announced in 2025 that he had begun hospital treatment for an undisclosed illness.
- Earlier in November, Russell said he would return home to spend his remaining time with friends and family.
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