Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
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Notable Quotes
"It was of comfort to know that he was doing something adventurous with a dear friend of ours, with whom he'd shared many adventures over several decades."
— Sue Flood , Celebrity
"Doug leaves behind a visual legacy that few could ever match."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
"It was a chance meeting with David Attenborough, of all people, in 1981."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
"When I graduated (from Stirling University) I came out and did various jobs to do with diving."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
"You know, you are doing all the things I like doing."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
"It was a chance meeting with David Attenborough, of all people, in 1981."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
"When I graduated (from Stirling University) I came out and did various jobs to do with diving."
— Doug Allan , Celebrity
Key People
Doug Allan was an acclaimed wildlife cameraman and photographer known for his work with the BBC and for winning eight Emmy Awards.
Sir David Attenborough is a veteran wildlife broadcaster known for his landmark documentary series.
Sue Flood is a wildlife photographer and the ex-wife of Doug Allan.
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The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, known for his work on BBC series like 'The Blue Planet' and 'Planet Earth', has died at the age of 74 while trekking in Nepal.
Doug Allan, celebrated for his contributions to BBC wildlife documentaries, has passed away at 74 during a trekking expedition in Nepal.
Doug Allan, the acclaimed wildlife cameraman behind BBC's 'The Blue Planet' and 'Planet Earth', has died at 74 while trekking in Nepal.
Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Described as a 'true pioneer' of wildlife film-making, Allan was a principal cameraman on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, and often worked with Sir David Attenborough.
Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Described as a 'true pioneer' of wildlife film-making, Allan was a principal cameraman on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, and often worked with Sir David Attenborough.
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