Bondi Rescue star Matt Dee founded mental health platform after family losses

Matt Dee left Bondi Rescue in 2017 and started FTW Revolution. He created it after his brother Jonathan died by suicide at 34 and sister Rachel at 30.

Why it mattersDee's work showed how personal grief can drive efforts to help others. The cause of his own recent death remains unclear.

AustraliaAn Australian mental health advocate whose platform aimed to support Australians struggling with suicide and mental illness has died.

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