Legendary Intn’l Cricket Umpire, Rudi Koertzen, 73, dies in a fatal car accident

Rudi Koertzen was a legendary international cricket umpire. Koertzen was born in Knysna in the Western Cape, South Africa. Cricket fans since his youth, he had also played league cricket while working as a clerk for South African Railways. He became an international umpire in 1981.

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Rudi Koertzen Death, How Did He Die?

Rudi Koertzen, the former South African umpire who was also part of the ICC’s elite panel, has died at the ripe old age of  73. He passed away in a car accident while driving from Cape Town to Despatch in Eastern Cape in South Africa, where he lived with his beloved family.  

Koertzen’s son, Koertzen jr, confirmed the news. “He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf,” Koertzen Jr told Algoa FM News, a South African website.

Rudi Koertzen Age, Family, and Early Life

Rudi Koertzen age was 73 years old at the time of her death. He was born on 26 March 1949 at Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa.

rudi koertzen family

His family, as well as early life, are unknown as of yet.

Which school and college did he go to?

His academic degree and educational details are missing at the moment.

Rudi Koertzen Wife, What about his relationship?

Rudi wife’s name and her official background are not known but from the aforementioned paragraphs, Rudi had a son Rudi Koertzen Jr who had confirmed his death.

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Is he available on any social media platforms?

Koertzen seems to be inactive on the social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

Rudi Koertzen’s Height, Weight

HeightFeet: N / A  
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Body typeFit
Sexual OrientationStraight

Interesting facts about Rudi Koertzen’s should be known

NationalitySouth African
EthnicityMixed
Zodiac SignAries
Net WorthN / A
Single/ In a relationship/Married/DivorcedMarried
Current SpouseN / A
ChildrenSon

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