January 11, 2008...3:25 am
RIP Sir Edmund Hillary
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(CNN) — Sir Edmund Hillary, who gained worldwide fame after he and guide Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, has died, according to New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark.
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Hillary took his fame in stride and considered himself just an ordinary beekeeper.
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He was 88.
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January 11, 2008 at 4:46 am
With all of the sherpas who cherish that mountain, I find it hard to believe that Hillary was the first one. He was the first documented survivor.
January 11, 2008 at 8:04 am
Hi,
We have created a memorial page to pay tribute to those loved ones who have passed away and to pay tribute and remembrance to those who have touched our lives. A special page has been created for Sir Edmund Hillary at http://www.people-to-remember.com/wiki/index.php/Sir_Edmund_Hillary
Thanks,
Josh
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