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"Renowned Mount Everest Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for co-directing and co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68 in his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He was a five-time Everest summiter and founder of GlacierWorks, an organization highlighting climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers through art, science, and adventure. Breashears was also known for transmitting the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest in 1983 and for his efforts to aid climbers during the deadly 1996 blizzard on the mountain.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mount Everest Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for co-directing and co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68. He was found unresponsive at his home in Massachusetts and is said to have died of natural causes. Breashears summited Mount Everest five times and founded GlacierWorks, an organization highlighting the effects of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. He was also known for transmitting the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest in 1983 and for his efforts to aid climbers during the tragic 1996 blizzard on the mountain.

obituary1 year ago

"Legendary Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Found Dead at 68"

Renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker David Breashears, known for co-directing a 1998 IMAX documentary on Everest, has passed away at 68. He summited Everest five times, founded GlacierWorks to address climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers, and transmitted live TV images from Everest's summit in 1983. His pioneering achievements include the iconic 1998 IMAX film "Everest," which generated over $120 million in revenue, and he dedicated his life to sharing the experience of Mount Everest through his films and broadcasts.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned climber and producer of an IMAX documentary about Mount Everest, has passed away at 68. He was the first person to send live photos from the summit of Everest in 1983 and later became the first U.S. citizen to summit twice. Breashears also stopped to help other climbers during a deadly blizzard while filming his documentary in 1986. His family described him as a passionate climber and photographer who became a respected adventure filmmaker. After releasing his documentary, he founded a nonprofit called GlacierWorks to raise awareness about climate change's impact on the Himalayas.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Everest Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer and filmmaker known for his IMAX documentary "Everest," has passed away at the age of 68. He co-directed and co-produced the 1998 documentary, which showcased his passion for climbing and photography. Breashears also founded GlacierWorks, a nonprofit organization focused on highlighting the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. Throughout his career, he achieved numerous milestones, including transmitting the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest and becoming the first U.S. citizen to reach the summit twice.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Dies at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68. He was found unresponsive at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with the exact cause of death remaining unknown. Breashears was a five-time Everest summiter and founded GlacierWorks, an organization highlighting the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. He also transmitted the first live TV pictures from Everest's summit in 1983 and was the first U.S. citizen to reach the summit twice in 1985.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Dies at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68. He was found unresponsive at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and his exact cause of death remains unknown. Breashears was a five-time Everest summiter and founded GlacierWorks, an organization highlighting the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. He also transmitted the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest in 1983 and played a role in assisting climbers during the tragic 1996 blizzard on the mountain.

obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mountaineer and Filmmaker David Breashears Dies at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, filmmaker, and author known for co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68. He was found unresponsive at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and his death was confirmed to be of natural causes. Breashears was a pioneering figure in adventure filmmaking and also founded GlacierWorks, a nonprofit organization focused on highlighting the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers.