Obituary of Edmund Hillary

Edmund Hillary

Sir Edmund Percival Hillary (born July 20, 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand) was a notable person, explorer and philanthropist who was best known for being one of the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest along with Tenzing Norgay. Edmund died on January 11, 2008 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 88.

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Edmund Hillary Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hillary, Edmund
Common Name: Edmund Hillary
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand
Birth Date: July 20, 1919
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
Occupations:
- Notable Person
- Philanthropist

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: New Zealander
Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Edmund's Family Tree

Birth Name: Edmund Percival Hillary
Father: Percival Augustus Hillary (1885-1965)
Mother: Gertrude Hillary (1892-1965)
Brother(s):

Rex Hillary (1920-2004)

Sister(s):

June Hillary

Spouse/Partner:

Louise Mary Rose (married 1953-1975, her death)
June Mulgrew (married 1989-2008, his death)

Son(s):

Peter Hillary

Daughter(s):

Sarah Hillary
Belinda Hillary (1959-1975)

Death Notice:

Date: January 11 2008 at age 88
Place: Auckland, New Zealand
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 22, 2008
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf

Category Tags:

Notable Person Philanthropist New Zealander Born on July 20th Born in 1919 Died in 2008 Died at age 88 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Edmund Hillary's incredible accomplishments in mountaineering and philanthropy will forever live on as a testament to his adventurous spirit and compassionate heart. (V)"

Is Mr. Edmund Hillary still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.