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

Breashears, who summited Mount Everest five times and produced a groundbreaking IMAX documentary, died of natural causes at his Massachusetts home.

David Breashears, a celebrated mountaineer and filmmaker, died at 68 in his home in Massachusetts, with the cause of death yet to be determined.
Breashears was known for climbing Mount Everest five times and for producing the IMAX documentary 'Everest,' which brought the mountain's majesty and challenges to global audiences.
In addition to his climbing achievements, Breashears was a pioneer in adventure filmmaking and a dedicated climate activist, founding GlacierWorks to document and highlight the impact of climate change on the Himalayas.
Breashears transmitted the first live television pictures from Everest's summit in 1983 and was the first U.S. citizen to summit the mountain twice.
His work, including the rescue efforts during the deadly 1996 Everest blizzard, has left a lasting legacy in the mountaineering and filmmaking communities.