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Renowned Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan Dies at 65

4/11/2026

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Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman, died from a brain hemorrhage while trekking to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, after falling ill on April 6 and dying near Pokhara on April 8.
He gained renown for BBC series Planet Earth and The Blue Planet and earned eight Emmy Awards.
His management company described him as a "true pioneer" who inspired respect for nature, noting his career began in Antarctica in 1976.

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Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman, died from a brain hemorrhage while trekking to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, after falling ill on April 6 and dying near Pokhara on April 8.
He gained renown for BBC series Planet Earth and The Blue Planet and earned eight Emmy Awards.
His management company described him as a "true pioneer" who inspired respect for nature, noting his career began in Antarctica in 1976.