Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 Mount Everest expedition that saw Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the summit, has died at the age of 92. His passing marks the end of an era in mountaineering history, as he was the final link to the team that achieved one of the greatest feats in human exploration.
According to reports from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Kanchha Sherpa passed away peacefully at his residence in Kathmandu after battling illness for some time. Phur Gelje Sherpa, the association’s president, expressed deep sorrow at the loss, stating, “A chapter of mountaineering history has vanished with him.”
Kanchha Sherpa was part of the 35-member expedition team that supported Hillary and Norgay in their successful ascent of Mount Everest. His contributions to the mission were instrumental in the groundbreaking achievement that captured the world’s imagination and set the stage for future mountaineering endeavors.
The news of Kanchha Sherpa’s death has reverberated across the globe, with tributes pouring in from the mountaineering community and beyond. His legacy as a pioneer in high-altitude exploration will continue to inspire generations of adventurers to push the boundaries of human endurance and exploration.
As we mourn the loss of Kanchha Sherpa, let us remember his remarkable journey and the indelible mark he left on the history of mountaineering. His spirit of perseverance and dedication will forever be etched in the annals of Everest’s storied past.
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1. ABC News: [Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kanchha-sherpa-surviving-member-1953-mount-everest-expedition-126573224)
2. South China Morning Post: [‘History has vanished with him’: last link to Everest’s first summit dies at 92](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3329274/kanchha-sherpa-last-link-everests-first-summit-dies-92-history-vanished-him?utm_source=rss_feed)
3. Breaking News: [Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Mount Everest expedition, dies](https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/kanchha-sherpa-last-surviving-member-of-1953-mount-everest-expedition-dies-1819674.html)
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