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**Matt W** · Jan 11, 2008, 06:17 am

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Everest hero Edmund Hillary dies

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Sir Edmund Hillary, who made a historic first ascent of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, has died aged 88.
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark described the explorer as a heroic figure and said all New Zealanders would deeply mourn his passing.

Sir Edmund's health had reportedly been in decline since April, when he suffered a fall while visiting Nepal.

He was the first man to climb the 8,850m (29,035ft) peak, with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, on 29 May 1953.

Returning to Everest base camp, he famously greeted another member of the British expedition group with the words: "Well, George, we've knocked the bastard off."

Rest in peace. A good man.

ruksak · Jan 11, 2008, 10:25 am

I own a Sir Edmund brand 0 degrees sleeping bag. I will think of him often while I use it.

A good man.

PatC · Jan 12, 2008, 05:27 am

a sad day for history

Jan 12, 2008, 05:27 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
PatC Molten Ash Location: Boston Posts: 109	a sad day for history We're looking at the world through the barrel of a gun, are we ready?

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ruksak Natures 'D' Student Posts: 1,214	I own a Sir Edmund brand 0 degrees sleeping bag. I will think of him often while I use it. A good man.