Don Ritchie
Australian humanitarian (1926-2012) · Australia · On the map · Died at 85
Donald Taylor Ritchie was an Australian who intervened in many suicide attempts. He officially rescued at least 180 people but his family says he helped save up to 500 people who had intended to attempt suicide at The Gap.
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Australia
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1926 to 2012 · aged 85