George Richmond, 54, known for Fantastic Beasts and Kingsman, was rescued by the Indian Air Force after a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh; he is now stable post-surgery.
Cinematographer George Richmond's paragliding accident update
Jun 12, 2026
04:25 pm
What's the storyGeorge Richmond, a renowned British cinematographer known for films like Deadpool & Wolverine and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, was involved in a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh on Monday, June 8.
The 54-year-old was part of a five-member team on an expedition from Bir Billing in Kangra district to the Deo Tibba region when he crashed into rough terrain.
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Richmond was airlifted and undergoes emergency spinal surgery in Chandigarh
