Everest filmmaker David Breashears dies aged 68

2HY7R4D Ang Phula Sherpa, Dr Beck Weathers & David Breashears attending the “Everest” American Premiere held at the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, USA.

Mountaineer, author and filmmaker David Breashears, who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has died aged 68, his manager confirmed.

Breashears was found unresponsive at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts, on Thursday, Ellen Golbranson said.