The famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja – who made history over the years by trekking some of the world’s highest peaks – has been killed along with three other mountaineers after an avalanche struck the Himalayas earlier this week.

World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja is feared missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said in a statement.

Nirmal Purja was leading an expedition in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range. One American is confirmed dead. | World News

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja dead in Pakistan avalanche, says his company | World News

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