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    Mountaineering Accident: Benjamin Duhamel, 34, Daring Aviator Died on Mont Blanc

    Obituary: Benjamin Duhamel, 34, Daring Aviator and Mont Blanc Mountaineer Chamonix, France / United States – Benjamin Duhamel, a celebrated American pilot and mountain climber, died tragically in a mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc on July 10, 2025, officials confirmed. He was 34 years old. An accomplished aviator based in North America, Benjamin was in Europe to lead an expedition and fly aerial tours over the Alps. A seasoned pilot and devoted mountaineer, he had forged a reputation for skillfully capturing breathtaking aerial footage and guiding clients up challenging Alpine routes. A Life Between Skies and Summits Born in Seattle,…