David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for his significant contributions to documenting Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68 due to natural causes. Breashears, who hailed from Massachusetts, was celebrated for co-directing and co-producing the 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, a film that has become a cornerstone in adventure and exploration cinematography. His business manager confirmed his death on Saturday, and he was found dead in his Massachusetts home. Over his lifetime, Breashears summited Mount Everest five times, a testament to his passion and dedication to mountaineering. Among his notable achievements was the ascent with an IMAX camera in 1996, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty and formidable challenges of the world's highest peak. His work has left an indelible mark on the world of exploration and documentary filmmaking.
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David Breashears, the Marblehead mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68 https://t.co/Xnp8LB091v
Mount Everest documentary maker is found dead in his Massachusetts home: David Breashears, 68, summited FIVE times and made iconic 1998 IMAX film https://t.co/kVR1sXdDac https://t.co/ijbO1NcIq9
His family said in a statement that he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest five times, including an ascent with the IMAX camera in 1996. https://t.co/8BfMHk1N7B
David Breashears, a mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has died, his business manager confirmed Saturday. He was 68. Read the full story: https://t.co/dYSXLnmrVX https://t.co/nwoQZwNpXU
David Breashears Dies: Producer Of IMAX Documentary On Climbing Everest Was 68 https://t.co/WTnt0tYkHD
David Breashears, who summited Mount Everest five times, was the co-director and cinematographer of “Everest,” one of the most viewed IMAX movies in history. He died on Thursday. https://t.co/Hcyx57xF7t
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David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68 https://t.co/tNvZvQQ5sD
David Breashears, an avid climber who summited Mount Everest and made an IMAX documentary about it, has died at age 68. https://t.co/2IUnUvv8ql
David Breashears, a mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has died. https://t.co/P479jK3L1K
Man, this guy REALLY beat the odds… He climbed Everest five times and died on natural causes! https://t.co/6V9Ocs4c7N
A mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest has died, his business manager confirmed. He was 68. https://t.co/eqknAaswMo
David Breashears, a mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has died, his business manager confirmed Saturday. He was 68. https://t.co/OpEAGQFVM8
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