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Renowned Taiwanese mountaineer Zhang Yuanzhi, known for his statement ‘Mountaineering is closely linked with death,’ tragically passed away at the age of 36 after falling off Mont Blanc in France on June 27. While details are yet to be officially confirmed by his family, reports indicate that he slipped and fell 250 meters while climbing, with no signs of life upon discovery. The climbing community mourns his loss, remembering his passion for the sport despite his fear of death, noting his significant contributions to mountaineering history, including an attempt to climb K2 without supplemental oxygen. Zhang's Wikipedia page has been updated to reflect his passing.
Source: YAHOO