On September 9, 2020, Bertrand Kamal died of pancreatic cancer at just 30 years old. The young man nicknamed “Beka” participated in the season of 4 Earths of Koh-Lanta on TF1. He was eliminated on October 23, 2020 after 25 days of survival. As he was preparing to celebrate his 31st birthday on November 11, 2020, the disease decided otherwise. The announcement of his death was a real shock for relatives, friends of Bertrand Kamal, viewers of Koh-Lanta but also for the host, Denis Brogniart. Over time, the 55-year-old host has forged ties with the adventurers of the famous show he has been presenting for twenty years now.
A vibrant tribute to “best adventurer” from Koh Lanta
This Saturday, September 10, 2022, Hortense’s companion posted a photo of him with his friend “Beka” holding a mini Koh-Lanta totem. A photo accompanied by this moving message for the deceased: “My friend Beka! 2 years already. We miss you so much. But don’t worry, we continue the fight for research against the pancreatic cancer that killed you. We always say to each other with your parents Annick and Samir that you are this star shining in the sky. If you feel like giving, the #pourbertrandkamal fund of the @fondationarc is waiting for you!”, wrote Denis Brogniart. A tribute that moved the host’s many subscribers: “The best adventurer. You will never be forgotten bk”, “There are characters like that, like him, that we can’t forget…”, “We can’t forget him, he will remain forever in our ❤️ and in our memories”, “Rest in peace”, “May he rest in peace”can we read among the many comments.