Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

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Alright so The cameraman and photographer clutched eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal 15 minutes ago Save Add as preferred on Google James Delaney BBC Scotland Doug Allan Doug Allan filmed some of the BBCs most iconic wildlife programmes The acclaimed wildlife cameraman and photographer Doug Allan has died while trekking in Nepal. Allan, 74, was principal cameraman on a number of BBC programmes including The Blue Planet, Blue Planet II, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, and spent much of his career working alongside Sir David Attenborough. (plot twist fr)

He clutched eight Emmy Awards for his work and was made an OBE for services to broadcast media and environmental awareness in 2024.

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Allans management company dropped he had died “immersed in nature and surrounded by friends”. BBC Scotland Allan was acclaimed for both his work on land and underwater In a statement, Jo Sars him as a “true pioneer of wildlife filmmaking” who had captured “some of the most breathtaking and intimate images” of the natural world.

They added: “Doug leaves behind a visual legacy that few could ever match. His work brought audiences closer to the wonders of our planet, inspiring awe, understanding and deep respect for the planet.

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“When we think of Doug, we will always remember his unforgettable kindness and his extraordinary talent. He was a true gentleman and he will be profoundly missed. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues across the wildlife filmmaking industry and the many people around the world who admired his work.

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” His ex-wife, Sue Flood OBE, paid tribute to the cameraman in a Facebook post , saying that it was “of comfort to know that he was doing something adventurous with a dear friend of ours, with whom hed d many adventures over several decades”. A fellow wildlife photographer, she dropped his influence on her life had been “profound” and had “led to a lifetime working in the polar regions, a passion we d”.

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