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Vale Edmund Hillary 11-Jan-2008 At 9:47:12 AM anthonyk

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only brief news about this, but what more can you say. goodbye to an icon of mountaineering.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/edmund-hillary-dies/2008/01/11/1199988544993.html

"Sir Ed described himself as an average New Zealander with modest abilities. In reality, he was a colossus. He was an heroic figure who not only ‘knocked off' Everest but lived a life of determination, humility, and generosity.

"The legendary mountaineer, adventurer, and philanthropist is the best-known New Zealander ever to have lived. But most of all he was a quintessential Kiwi. He was ours - from his craggy appearance and laconic style to his directness and honesty. All New Zealanders will deeply mourn his passing.

also

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10482156