Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Pakistan avalanche

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Celebrated mountaineer Nirmal Purja has died following an avalanche in Pakistan, according to his company. The Nepali-born climber had gained global recognition for a remarkable feat in 2019, when he successfully summited all 14 of the world's highest peaks in just over six months. Purja's achievement set a world record and made him one of the most celebrated figures in modern mountaineering. His death marks a significant loss for the climbing community worldwide.

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