Vale: Terry ‘Tezz’ McDermott

Lifesaver Terry ‘Tezz’ McDermott, who featured on Bondi Rescue, has died.

News.com.au reports he died on September 1 surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer.

“Terry was a charismatic, articulate character who always had a wonderful story to tell,” Sunshine Coast Lifeguards shared on Facebook.

“He was a friend and colleague to many lifeguards around the country and in fact well known all over the world.

“RIP champion.”

On a Bondi Rescue Lifeguards Facebook post, his colleagues posted, “The lifeguard world is mourning the loss of one of nicest watermen to don a jersey. This selfless man saved countless lives during his career spanning more than 30 years working at many different beaches. Terry, Tezzy, T-Mac, Moondoggy McDermott  Thank you for your service to the community. Rest easy great man.”

In addition to Bondi Rescue, he also starred in the 10 spin-off series, Bondi Rescue: Bali.

Co-star Trent Maxwell also shared a moving tribute to Mr McDermott, thanking him for “teaching me the ropes of lifeguarding”.