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Alon Aboutboul Dies at 60 After Collapsing on HaBonim Beach

Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause after emergency medics performed extended CPR at the scene.

Alon Aboutboul attends the Los Angeles premiere of FX's "Legion" Season 3 at ArcLight Hollywood on June 13, 2019.
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The Israeli actor died Tuesday in front of horrified holidaymakers in Tel Aviv after taking a morning swim.

Overview

  • Aboutboul suffered a medical emergency after exiting the water at HaBonim Beach and Magen David Adom teams attempted resuscitation for nearly an hour.
  • While his death has been confirmed, officials have not yet determined the exact cause pending further examination.
  • Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar led national tributes, praising Aboutboul’s award-winning contributions to Israeli cinema and theatre.
  • He is survived by his wife, Shir Bilia, and their four children.
  • Over a four-decade career spanning more than 100 credits, he appeared in major films such as Rambo III, Munich and The Dark Knight Rises as well as in the FX series Snowfall.