Marcus Filleul: Queensland dad dies in Bali before family could bring him home
A Queensland father has tragically died after suffering a “massive brain haemorrhage” while in Bali.
Marcus Filleul was on holiday on the Indonesian island when he suffered a brain haemorrhage. Doctors found a tumor last week.
The father-of-two, who was born in New Zealand but has called Queensland home since 2013, underwent emergency surgery at BIMC Hospital in Kuta, southern Bali.
Family and friends desperately tried to raise money so that Mr Filleul could be flown home and treated in Australia, as he had no insurance and had to pay $10,000 a day for hospital care in Bali.
But Mr Filleul sadly passed away on Monday morning, according to friend Dayle Hart who set up the organisation GoFundMe page to raise money for his repatriation.
Marcus Filleul (photo) was on holiday on the Indonesian island when he suffered a brain haemorrhage. Doctors found a tumor last week
He died on Monday morning before his family could raise money to fly him to Queensland
“He fought well to the end and the family is so grateful to have had the time with him this past week,” Mrs. Hart wrote.
She added: “Arrangements will now be made to repatriate Marcus back to Queensland. I thank you all for your kindness and generous donations.”
Another friend described Mr. Filleul as a “legend.”
“I cherish our friendship and our adventures together, even if they were short-lived,” they wrote.
“I am grateful to have spent your last days with you, and I wish you eternal happiness.”
Daily Mail Australia approached the family for comment.