摘自CNN

January 11, 2008 -- Updated 1335 GMT (2135 HKT)

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One of the 20th century's greatest adventurers has died at age 88
In 1953, Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach top of Mount Everest
Hillary devoted much of his life to aiding the mountain people of Nepal
Hillary's life marked by grand achievements, adventure, discovery, excitement