Overview
- His family confirmed that Rondell passed away on August 12 at a care home in Osage Beach, Missouri, with news circulating August 17.
- He embodied the flaming figure in Hipgnosis’s 1975 Wish You Were Here shoot, creating Pink Floyd’s enduring image.
- The photo session took 15 takes and left him with facial burns after an unexpected gust of wind ignited his protective suit.
- Across more than six decades, he logged credits on films and TV shows, co-founded Stunts Unlimited in 1970 and served as a mentor.
- Colleagues lauded his toughness and lasting impact on stunt safety protocols after a career marked by serious injuries.