US EditionPioneering Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies While Trekking in Nepal
His management firm said he died while trekking with friends, leaving a legacy from eight Emmy Awards and work on BBC nature series.
- On Wednesday, acclaimed wildlife cameraman Doug Allan died while trekking in Nepal at age 74. Known for his work alongside Sir David Attenborough on major BBC documentaries, Allan captured intimate images of the natural world.
- Starting as a research diver with the British Antarctic Survey in 1976, Allan became a pioneer of wildlife filmmaking. He later served as principal cameraman for iconic BBC series including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet.
- During his career, Allan won eight Emmy Awards and five BAFTAs. He famously described a close polar bear encounter, saying, "I turned around, and it was the bear's wet nose rubbing against the window."
- Following news of his death, his management company Jo Sarsby Management stated Allan died "immersed in nature and surrounded by friends." Former wife Sue Flood called him a "brilliant and incredibly determined cameraman."
- Urging the Scottish government to support an "ecocide" bill, Allan campaigned for environmental protection earlier this year. The legislation aims to impose financial and criminal penalties on companies causing severe damage to the natural environment.
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Scottish cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal during trek to Annapurna base camp
Wildlife cameraman and photographer Doug Allan died on Wednesday at a hospital in Pokhara, Nepal, after suffering a brain hemorrhage during a trek to Annapurna base camp, the world's tenth highest mountain. He was 74.
Celebrated Scottish cameraman Doug Allan (74) has passed away. He was known as a "pioneer of nature film", partly thanks to his many collaborations with British biologist and television producer Sir David Attenborough. Allan died during a trek in Nepal, "in the middle of nature and surrounded by friends", his management agency announced.
The acclaimed Scottish nature filmmaker and photographer Doug Allan (74) has passed away. This was announced by his management. He was the lead cameraman on nature films by the British Sir David Attenborough, such as The Blue Planet, Blue Planet II, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Allan died in the line of duty. He passed away during a trek in Nepal "in the midst of nature and surrounded by friends," his management wrote. Allan studied marine bi…
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