Mountaineering legend Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja tragically died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. He was 43 years old when the devastating incident occurred in late July 2026. Purja was renowned for summiting all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks in a record 189 days. His courage and dedication inspired a new generation of climbers worldwide. His legacy as a record-breaker and rescuer will continue to endure.