Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others, die in avalanche in Pakistan, expedition company says

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Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine others died in an avalanche on Broad Peak during an expedition in Pakistan. Purja was renowned for setting a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains.

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest mountains, died in an avalanche during an expedition in Pakistan, his company said on Saturday. “Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,” his expedition organising company Elite Exped said in an Instagram post.