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Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 74 During Nepal Trek

Tributes highlight a career that shaped BBC nature films, earning him an OBE in 2024.

Overview

  • His management company, Jo Sarsby Management, confirmed he died in Nepal while trekking and called him a "true pioneer."
  • Ex-wife Sue Flood said he passed away on a climbing trip with a close friend.
  • He shot landmark BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, and The Blue Planet with Sir David Attenborough.
  • His honors include eight Emmys, five BAFTAs, a Royal Photographic Society fellowship, and an OBE in 2024.
  • No detailed cause of death has been disclosed in the reports released so far.