The famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja – who made history over the years by trekking some of the world’s highest peaks – has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck an expedition in the Himalayas earlier this week.

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

A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marked the loss of one of the…

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

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