Keith Nale, a two-time contestant on the popular reality TV show Survivor, has passed away at 62 years old after battling cancer (Entertainment Tonight, Nexttv, New York Post, TVLine, TMZ, Parade). Nale’s death was confirmed by his son, Wes (Entertainment Tonight, TVLine). Nale became a fan favorite during his appearances on the show and his death has been met with an outpouring of condolences from fans and former Survivor cast members (CinemaBlend, Birmingham Obituaries).
Nale participated in two seasons of Survivor, San Juan del Sur and Cambodia, and was known for his laidback personality and Southern charm (Entertainment Weekly, Page Six). He worked as a firefighter in his hometown of Keithville, Louisiana (Entertainment Weekly). Nale was diagnosed with cancer in January of this year (Nexttv).
Survivor fans and former cast members have taken to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to Nale. Some have shared personal anecdotes about their time with him on the show, praising him as kind and genuine (CinemaBlend, Birmingham Obituaries).
Nale’s passing is a loss for the Survivor community and he will be missed by many (Entertainment Tonight, New York Post, Parade).
