Keith Nale, ‘Survivor’ Contestant Dead At 62 – Hollywood Life

Actor Lance Reddick arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'Angel Has Fallen' held at the Regency Village Theatre on August 20, 2019 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'Angel Has Fallen', Westwood, USA - 20 Aug 2019 — Image Credit: CBS

A tragic goodbye. Survivor 29 alum Keith Nale has died in accordance with his two former co-stars Kelley Wentworth and Jeremy Collins, who confirmed the information through Twitter on Apr. 18. His son, Wes, additionally confirmed the somber information to ET that very same day. “He passed away this afternoon. He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,” his son advised the outlet. “A life taken way too soon!”, his brother, Kevin Nale added.

Kieth nale dead — Keith Nale died on Apr. 18, 2023, in accordance with his son, Wes. (CBS)

“Keith – a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most,” the 37-year-old blonde magnificence wrote Tuesday evening. “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.” HollywoodLife reached out to representatives at CBS however didn’t obtain a direct response.

Jeremy, 44, additionally shared a throwback photo to mourn Keith on Wednesday. “My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family,” his tweet started. “You will be missed Keith but your legacy will live on. Rest in power my firefighter/survivor brother. #RIPOtis.” The late TV character was a hearth captain for a few years and appeared on the present alongside his son, Wes.

Keith – a person with the purest coronary heart, who introduced humor into moments the place it was wanted most. I’m grateful I had the chance to fulfill Keith & share recollections collectively on the seashores of Nicaragua & Cambodia. My coronary heart is with all the Nale household. This is a devastating loss 💔 pic.twitter.com/FHPnrmKx5a

— Kelley Wentworth (@kelleywentworth) April 19, 2023

Eight years previous to his premature passing, Keith opened as much as Entertainment Weekly about being a novice to the present. Keith made his debut when he appeared on Survivor: San Juan del Sur in 2014, which noticed Natalie Anderson, 37, take house the successful title. “No strategy,” he advised the outlet in 2015. “Wesley got me in this so I just showed up for him — what the heck, try to win a million dollars. Well, I tried to do it my way and it got me to fourth place. You’re right, no strategy.” One 12 months after his first time on the present, Keith returned for Survivor: Cambodia, nonetheless, Jeremy was named the winner that season.

Many of Keith’s followers have now taken to Twitter to mourn the lack of the beloved firefighter. “#Survivor needed Keith Nale. Someone who was wholeheartedly himself, whether it be getting spooked by idols, taking up a side hustle driving ‘to-to’s,’ or reminding us the fun of cruises,” one fan wrote. “RIP to a character who gave us 75 days of entertainment. My heart goes out to Dana & Wes.” Meanwhile, one other wrote, “RIP Keith Nale. I could watch him play #Survivor ever day for the rest of my life and it wouldn’t get old. One of the truly unique characters in all of reality tv.”

Keith’s son, Wes, gushed about his dad in an emotional Instagram publish on Mar. 2017. “Congrats #survivor on your 500th episode tonight! What a milestone! Thank you #jeffprobst for giving me and my dad the opportunity to play this wonderful game and the rest of @officialsurvivor_cbs crew for helping out so much with everything,” his caption started. “Me and my dad are so thankful for each and every one of y’all. I have a feeling tonight is gonna be a gooden#gamechanger #500thepisode #1dayillbeback.”

Shortly after being despatched house from his time on San Juan del Sur, the fan-favorite opened up about competing on the present in his 50s. “They were impressed, being I was 53. Now granted that’s not 93, but that’s not 23 either,” he advised UpRoxx in Dec. 2014. “And I said ‘Man, they were impressed with some of the challenges.’ They said, ‘Man, I couldn’t have hung on that pole for an hour and a half.’ They were all behind me, a great bunch of guys. They wanted me to win it and, you know, bring it home to Louisiana. But that just didn’t happen.”