Ahmed al-Ahmed’s heroic actions on Bondi Beach earned him global praise.But bravery came at a steep cost for the man himself.Now, the hero’s lawyer shares a new update on Ahmed’s condition — and it’s heartbreaking to read.onfronted the gunmanAhmed al-Ahmed, the 43-year-old Syrian-born tobacconist, has been hailed worldwide for his bravery during the horrific Bondi Beach attack in Sydney on Sunday, December 14.

When two gunmen opened fire on a crowd, Ahmed rushed into action, tackling and disarming one of the terrorist — a courageous act that likely saved countless lives.Before confronting the gunman, the 43-year-old warned his cousin of the danger:“He said: ‘I’m going to die – please see my family and tell them that I went down to save people’s lives,’” Jozay Alkanj told The Sydney Morning Herald.Video footage of his heroic actions went viral online, but in the process of stopping the shooter, Ahmed was shot twice.He has been receiving intensive treatment in hospital since then.