Obituary of Rob Hall

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Rob Hall

Robert Edwin Hall (born January 14, 1961 in Christchurch, New Zealand) was a sportsperson who was best known for being a mountaineer and was the head guide of the 1996 Mount Everest expedition. Rob died on May 11, 1996 and his death was reportedly because of hypothermia while climbing Mount Everest. He died very young at age 35.

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Rob Hall Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hall, Rob
    • Common Name: Rob Hall
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Birth Date: January 14, 1961
    • Age: 35 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robert Hall
    • Occupation: Sportsperson
    • Net Worth: $33.1 million
    • Nationality: New Zealander
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Rob's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Edwin Hall
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jan Arnold (married 1992-1996, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sarah Arnold-Hall

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 11 1996 at age 35
  • Place: Mount Everest, Nepal
  • Cause of Death: Accident (hypothermia)

Category Tags:

SportspersonNew Zealander Born on January 14th Born in 1961 Died in 1996 Died at age 35 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"Rob Hall was a determined and passionate mountaineer whose legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those he inspired. (V)"

"Rob Hall was a renowned mountaineer and the leader of an expedition company, who tragically died while attempting to reach the summit of Mount Everest during a fierce storm. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-05 15:47:10
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