A message was posted on Shane Herbert Facebook yesterday informing friends and colleagues that he passed away. The Cambodia expat is from Australia and also is the owner of the Cambodia TV times. He passed away at the Prince Charles hospital in Brisbane, Australia.
Shane Herbert when he arrived at the Hospital 7 weeks ago, Photo : iankyddmiller
Read the message posted on Facebook :
Shane has died today , surrounded by friends in the Prince Charles Hospital he wasn't in pain and he was with the best medical team in the country.I know a lot of people would have liked to have come,He deteriorated rapidly,but he passed away with dignity and care ,he had multiple organ failure today his body gave in.to his Cambodian friends i'm sorry you could not be here .I have told him that you have been with him every step of the way.He has been in in and out of my life since we were kids I am glad to have known him he has added to my life immeasurably.Goodbye good friend.
A friend of Shane, Ian Kydd Miller: wrote :
I had some sad news yesterday that the friend I had accompanied back to Australia from Cambodia had passed away in hospital in Brisbane.
Shane had been suffering from a heart condition that quickly deteriorated and lead to his death.
I had known Shane for about 6 years and during that time had found him to be a gentleman, who liked to enjoy himself and was regularly seen out and around the town. He was a man that had traveled the world and had mainly worked in the hotel and entertainment industries. I remember vividly some of the stories he told me about his time in the UK.
He was known by many people in Phnom Penh and was involved at various times in the running of several hotels and bars in the city. He was always willing to help people and was involved with various charitable organisations.
Shane had many friends here in Cambodia both among the expat population and also local Cambodian people. His sense of humor and general likability, brought him close to all who new him, he was always ready for a laugh and a few beers. He could also be a tough old bird and one not to be crossed. I am sure he is looking down on us now with an exceptionally cold beer in his hand, or if he has gone downstairs then he’s looking for the fridge if there’s any to be found he will find it.
Shane a good Aussie that will be missed, never heard a bad word said about him but have heard him say a few bad words from time to time when needed.
Frank Lee Bent from the Cambodia expats website said :
A good and Kind man.
RIP Shane.
Shane helping at Operation Smile. Photo : iankyddmiller
Another expat that goes by the name Picooie said :
Shane was a friend of mine for many years. He was one of the really good guys. I cannot recall him ever having bad words to say about anyone except overly drunk a..holes at 4 in the working at Walkabout when he was the night manager. Phonm Phen will not be the same without him.
He will be missed.
picooie
Expenhman wrote:
I had fleeting chats with Shane among groups of friends over 5-6 years. He was always personable and quick with a smile, and keen to talk if the subject interested him, and even if it didn't. He was one of the most easy-going guys I had met in Phnom Penh and didn't seem to engage in clique building. Always a pleasure to bump into anywhere in town.
RIP Shane Herbert. You will be missed.