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Who Is Ronald Ron Selig Of Outback Opal Hunters? Age, Children

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Sarah Oconnor

Updated on January 18, 2026

On November 26, 2022,  Ronald Ron Selig tragically passed away.

On November 26, 2022, an opal mine worker was fatally injured when he fell from the roof of a workshop at an industrial site, according to Resources Safety and Health Queensland’s Mineral Mines and Quarries Inspectorate.

A page on Facebook named sunset daily posted Ronald Ron Selig’s death details on their timeline

Sunset Daily – ‘Much loved’ Outback Opal Hunters television star Ronald ‘Ron’ Selig dead after freak workplace accident last year
Outback Opal Hunters regular Ronald “Ron” Selig, who was killed in a workplace accident, is remembered as a caring and fun-loving man. The 66-year-old died after falling from a rooftop of a workshop at a Queensland industrial site on November 26 last year. Resources Safety & Health Queensland said “the incident is still under investigation” at the time. Stream Sky News live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October 2023“It is understood the worker accessed the roof of the workshop to make repairs following damage caused by a severe weather event when a structural member failed, causing the worker to fall approximately 5.8m to the ground,” it said. In a recent social media post-Outback Opal Hunters said the “much-loved” Selig will be fondly remembered, confirming the death.“We are saddened to inform you that Ron Selig has passed away,” the statement said.“Ron was a much-loved member of the Outback Opal Hunters family. A great character and amazing opal hunter, always chasing that color.“We will always fondly remember Ron.”Mr. Selig’s daughter Mel, using her father’s Facebook account, thanked the show and its fans for the outpouring of support.“We thank you all so very much for your loving kindness and condolences,” she said.“The loss of our father, Ron, has been the most challenging time for me and our whole family.“Ron was the most amazing, sensational son, father, grandfather, and friend to all.“Dad was a kind, caring, and fun-loving man, who always would come out with the funniest jokes! Ron was an easygoing guy too!”He appeared across several seasons on the Channel Seven show, mining in the Opalton area of Queensland. A funeral was held on December 20 on the Sunshine Coast.

Who is Ronald Ron Selig?

Outback The 66-year-old Opal Hunters actor Ronald “Ron” Selig was killed on November 26 at an industrial site in outback Queensland when he fell 5.8 meters from a workshop after an iron roofing sheet gave way. Mr. Selig lived on the Sunshine Coast and worked in the mines in the remote Queensland town of Opalton.

Ronald Ron Selig Children

Unfortunately, Ronald Ron Selig’s children’s names are not known yet. Our team is working hard to get more information about the  family.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the deceased’s family and friends, who have been struggling with the loss of such an intelligent and compassionate individual.

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