Nirmal Purja was confirmed dead on Saturday days after being reported missing following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The Nepali British mountaineer, regarded as one of the greatest climbers in history, had been missing since Friday alongside five others. Now, his company Elite Exped has confirmed the news on social media.

World renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja was confirmed to have tragically passed away following an avalanche during the expedition of Broad Peak in Pakistan. Purja was reported missing on Friday after an avalanche hit him and his team with authorities confirming that no contact had been established with them since the incident.

"It is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not survive," the statement said.

Who was Nirmal Purja?

Nirmal Purja was a Nepalese mountaineer known for his record-breaking climbs. In 2019, he climbed all 14 eight-thousanders in six months and six days using bottled oxygen. At the time, this was the fastest completion of all 14 highest peaks.