Webkeith nale, the louisiana fire captain who competed on survivor: San juan del sur and survivor: The passing was confirmed on. Webkeith nale, a contestant on two seasons of “survivor,” has died at the age of 62 following a brief battle with cancer. “he passed away this afternoon,” nale’s son wes. Keith's son wes said on tuesday, he passed away this afternoon. He'd been battling cancer for the past. Webaside from playing survivor together twice, jeremy and keith shared a bond as firefighters in the real world. And that gives his tribute to the late player all the more. Nale’s son, wes, broke the news to entertainment tonight on tuesday. “he passed away this afternoon. He’d been battling cancer for the past few.