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Todd Russell, a survivor of the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse, has died at the age of 54. Russell and Brant Webb were trapped underground for 14 days before being rescued. The incident left a significant impact on Australia's cultural landscape and was commemorated in the Foo Fighters' song 'Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners'. Russell, who had been battling an undisclosed illness, recently returned home to spend his final days with family. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, including from former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten and Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Russell was also remembered for his dedication as a volunteer firefighter and his contributions to the community.
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