Sir Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand born adventurer, explorer, and philanthropist, best remembered for being the first person to climb Mount Everest. He spent the remainder of his life devoted to helping the native Sherpa people of Nepal.
He died of a heart attack in January, 2008, aged 88.
Edmund Hillary has passed away, but we remember his charity work.
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Sir Edmund Hillary's House On Display For Charity Mar 2, 2009
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Sir Edmund Hillary - The Passing Of A Legend Jan 11, 2008
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