The Australian television industry is mourning the death of reality star Ronald Ron Selig, who reportedly died in a freak workplace accident back in November 2022, know about the Outback Opal Hunters star cause of death and age
For those who are unversed, let us tell you, Selig, who was a regular fixture on the ‘Outback Opal Hunters series,’ passed away in late November, last year after he fell from the roof of a workshop at the industrial site.
The tragic news of Selig’s demise was confirmed by Outback Opal Hunter’s Facebook page, which left everyone disheartened.
After learning about the star’s unfortunate demise, the fans of the 66-year-old’s have started to pay tributes to their favourite star.
Who is Ronald Ron Selig of Outback Opal Hunters as show pays tribute to him, his cause of death, obituary, age and family
The heartbroken post of the official page of the series reads, “We are saddened to inform you that Ron Selig has passed away. Ron was a much loved member of the Outback Opal Hunters Family.
“A great character and amazing Opal Hunter, always chasing that colour. We will always fondly remember Ron. Ron Selig 1956 – 2022.”
For those who are unfamiliar with what happened, let us tell you, the actor was working at a workshop at an industrial site when he fell from the 5.8 meter roof on November 26, last year.
As per a report by DailyMail, on January 19, the Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s Mineral Mines and Quarries Inspectorate department shared a statement as they revealed that a person who “suffered fatal injuries when he fell from the roof of a workshop.”
The department further noted that the investigation is still under. They also stated that the roof of the workshop was damaged due to a severe weather event when a structural member failed “causing the worker to fall approximately 5.8 metres to [the] ground.”
Meanwhile, the daughter of the star, Mel, took to his father’s social media handles as she confirmed the upsetting news while thanking everyone for their kind words.
Her daughter penned down, “Hello Everyone, This is Ron Selig’s Daughter, Mel & Family. We thank you all, so very much with your loving kindness and Condolences.”
Our deepest condolences with the family, friends and fans of Ronald ‘Ron’ Selig. May his departed soul rest in peace!
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