Google exec dies in Mt. Everest avalanche after Nepal quake

Google executive Dan Fredinburg is among those who lost their lives due to the devastating earthquake in Nepal on Saturday, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.8.

Fredinburg's sister Megan confirmed his passing in a post to his Instagram account in which she described his death as being caused by a major head injury following an avalanche on Mt. Everest that was triggered by the quake

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This is Dans little sister Megan. I regret to inform all who loved him that during the avalanche on Everest early this morning our Dan suffered from a major head injury and didn't make it. We appreciate all of the love that has been sent our way thus far and know his soul and his spirit will live on in so many of us. All our love and thanks to those who shared this life with our favorite hilarious strong willed man. He was and is everything to us. Thank you.

A photo posted by Dan Fredinburg (@danfredinburg) on Apr 25, 2015 at 11:27am PDT Read more...

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