Nirmal Purja, a 43-year-old mountaineer globally recognized for his record-breaking ascent of all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in 189 days, has died in an avalanche. The incident took place on Broad Peak in Pakistan, where Purja was leading a multinational expedition consisting of nine other climbers. According to reports, the avalanche struck the group at approximately noon on Thursday.

Purja gained significant international fame following the 2021 Netflix documentary *14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible*, which chronicled his record-setting climbing achievements. While the SCMP reports that all ten members of the expedition were killed in the event, the details regarding the recovery of the bodies or the specific circumstances leading to the avalanche remain limited. The mountaineering community has begun to mourn the loss of the veteran climber, who was a prominent figure in high-altitude expeditions. There are no reports of survivors from the group, and authorities are currently managing the aftermath of the tragedy on the mountain.