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How old is the oldest Survivor?

How old was Rudy Boesch when he played Survivor? Born in 1928, Rudy Boesch was 72 when he appeared on Survivor: Borneo (Survivor's first season). He later topped his own record in 2004 when he appeared on Survivor: All-Stars at age of 75.

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There have been over 500 contestants to appear on Survivor's 38 seasons, and a number of those castaways have achieved fan-favorite status by being the first or best at a list of unofficial Survivor achievements. Ozzy Lusth has appeared on Survivor the most, Ian and Tom competed in the longest Survivor challenge ever, and Rupert Boneham was the first player to appear in back-to-back seasons. Rudy Boesch also has a legendary status on the show because he's the oldest person to ever play Survivor. Due to the grueling nature of Survivor, fans are often curious about the ages of castaways, and Boesch's recent passing has put his time on the show back in the spotlight.

How old was Rudy Boesch when he played Survivor?

Born in 1928, Rudy Boesch was 72 when he appeared on Survivor: Borneo (Survivor's first season). He later topped his own record in 2004 when he appeared on Survivor: All-Stars at age of 75.

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Along with being the oldest person to play Survivor, Rudy is also:

the only Survivor contestant born in the 1920s.

the first person to compete on Survivor in their seventies.

the oldest contestant to win an individual Immunity Challenge.

Rudy made it to the final three of Borneo before being voted out (that season had a final two), and he was the second person voted out during All-Stars. He was known for his often off-color comments, like when he said he was friends with future Borneo winner Richard Hatch but "not in a homosexual way." He also landed in some controversy when he repeatedly referred to Hatch as "queer" on live television.

What did Rudy Boesch do after Survivor?

Rudy was included in People's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue as the "Sexiest Survivor" in 2000, and he also landed a number of hosting and acting gigs. In 2015, he was inducted into the Survivor Hall of Fame. In 2015, the 91-year-old retired Navy Seal led the First Colonial Inn Survivor Challenge at the Virginia Beach retirement community where he now lives. In August 2019, rumors started to swirl that Rudy had passed away, and some social media users mourned his death. Rudy's daughter clarified that while her dad has Alzheimer's, he's currently alive and still living in the Virginia Beach assisted-living facility. Former Survivor castaways Richard Hatch and Johnny Fairplay also confirmed that Rudy is alive. This content is imported from twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Rudy has not died, and the innumerable posts otherwise are irresponsibly disconcerting. #Survivor — Richard Hatch (@HatchRichard) August 1, 2019

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When did Rudy Boesch pass away?

Rudy passed away at the age of 91 on November 1, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. His death was mourned by fans and former Survivor players alike. Host Jeff Probst tweeted that "The Survivor family has lost a legend," while Richard Hatch explained that he and Rudy helped to "open minds and undermine predjudices." Other Survivor castaways offered their condolences as well. This content is imported from twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The Survivor family has lost a legend. Rudy Boesch passed at the age of 91. He played in the first season of Survivor at the age of 72. He is one is the most iconic and adored players of all time.

And he served our country as a 45-year Navy SEAL.

Rudy is a true American hero. pic.twitter.com/IJxELbcthH — Jeff Probst (@JeffProbst) November 3, 2019 This content is imported from twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Ours was an interesting bond, Dear Rudy! You and I helped open minds and undermine predjudces. While your time here has passed, you will remain loved and iconic, dear friend! — Richard Hatch (@HatchRichard) November 2, 2019 This content is imported from twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. We lost an original OG @survivorcbs legend... Rudy was always very nice to me. I feel fortunate to have known him and played the game of with him #SurvivorAllStars Our Sincere condolences to his Family. Rest In Peace Rudy😢 — Boston Rob (@BostonRob) November 2, 2019

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