Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS/GettyTwo-timeSurvivorcontestant Keith Nale, has died at 62.Keith’s son Wes said on Tuesday, “He passed away this afternoon. He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,“according toEntertainment Tonight.His brother, Kevin, added, “A life taken way too soon,” to the outlet.Keith was a contestant in two seasons ofSurvivor,Survivor: San Juan del SurandSurvivor: Cambodia, which aired in 2015. Wes was a contestant onSurvivor: San Juan del Suralong with his dad in 2014.Monty Brinton/CBS/GettyFormerSurvivor: San Juan del Surco-star Kelley Wentworthtweeteda tribute to Keith: “Keith - a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to meet Keith & share memories together on the beaches of Nicaragua & Cambodia.““My heart is with the entire Nale family. This is a devastating loss,” she added.Another co-star on the series, Jeremy Collins,tweeted, “My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family. You will be missed Keith but your legacy will live on. Rest in power my firefighter/survivor brother.“Keith, although never becoming a core member of a long-term alliance, did make it all the way to the final four before being voted out one day before the Final Tribal Council in his initial appearance. He established a role as a fan favorite before returning forSurvivor: Cambodia.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.There, he progressed until Wentworth won immunity and he was sent home for a second time.Keith, a firefighter, opened up toUpRoxxabout competing on the show in his 50s.“They were impressed, being I was 53,” he said of his firefighter buddies. “Now granted that’s not 93, but that’s not 23 either.”
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Two-timeSurvivorcontestant Keith Nale, has died at 62.Keith’s son Wes said on Tuesday, “He passed away this afternoon. He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,“according toEntertainment Tonight.His brother, Kevin, added, “A life taken way too soon,” to the outlet.Keith was a contestant in two seasons ofSurvivor,Survivor: San Juan del SurandSurvivor: Cambodia, which aired in 2015. Wes was a contestant onSurvivor: San Juan del Suralong with his dad in 2014.Monty Brinton/CBS/GettyFormerSurvivor: San Juan del Surco-star Kelley Wentworthtweeteda tribute to Keith: “Keith - a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to meet Keith & share memories together on the beaches of Nicaragua & Cambodia.““My heart is with the entire Nale family. This is a devastating loss,” she added.Another co-star on the series, Jeremy Collins,tweeted, “My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family. You will be missed Keith but your legacy will live on. Rest in power my firefighter/survivor brother.“Keith, although never becoming a core member of a long-term alliance, did make it all the way to the final four before being voted out one day before the Final Tribal Council in his initial appearance. He established a role as a fan favorite before returning forSurvivor: Cambodia.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.There, he progressed until Wentworth won immunity and he was sent home for a second time.Keith, a firefighter, opened up toUpRoxxabout competing on the show in his 50s.“They were impressed, being I was 53,” he said of his firefighter buddies. “Now granted that’s not 93, but that’s not 23 either.”
Two-timeSurvivorcontestant Keith Nale, has died at 62.
Keith’s son Wes said on Tuesday, “He passed away this afternoon. He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,“according toEntertainment Tonight.
His brother, Kevin, added, “A life taken way too soon,” to the outlet.
Keith was a contestant in two seasons ofSurvivor,Survivor: San Juan del SurandSurvivor: Cambodia, which aired in 2015. Wes was a contestant onSurvivor: San Juan del Suralong with his dad in 2014.
Monty Brinton/CBS/Getty
FormerSurvivor: San Juan del Surco-star Kelley Wentworthtweeteda tribute to Keith: “Keith - a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to meet Keith & share memories together on the beaches of Nicaragua & Cambodia.”
“My heart is with the entire Nale family. This is a devastating loss,” she added.
Another co-star on the series, Jeremy Collins,tweeted, “My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family. You will be missed Keith but your legacy will live on. Rest in power my firefighter/survivor brother.”
Keith, although never becoming a core member of a long-term alliance, did make it all the way to the final four before being voted out one day before the Final Tribal Council in his initial appearance. He established a role as a fan favorite before returning forSurvivor: Cambodia.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
There, he progressed until Wentworth won immunity and he was sent home for a second time.
Keith, a firefighter, opened up toUpRoxxabout competing on the show in his 50s.
“They were impressed, being I was 53,” he said of his firefighter buddies. “Now granted that’s not 93, but that’s not 23 either.”
source: people.com
