What People Are Saying Online About the Loss of Google Exec Dan Fredinburg

“I want everyone to think like Google [x] and have the heart of an adventurer.” —Dan Fredinburg

The online community took to social media to mourn following news of the tragic death of Mountain View-based Google executive Dan Fredinburg, who died in a Mount Everest avalanche that was triggered by Nepal’s massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

Instagram user davidtafuri posted online about Fredinburg’s unexpected death:

“When pictures, words and reality just don’t add up. Dan Fredinburg was a force of enthusiasm, curiosity and spirit. He was eclectic and fun. His pictures from Mt. Everest this week were vibrant and full of color. They showed our full potential. But he always did. So I thought he can’t be gone.”

His sister Saturday afternoon confirmed Fredinburg’s death on his Instagram account.

“This is Dan’s little sister Megan. I regret to inform all who loved him that during the avalanche on Everest early this morning our Dan suffered from a major head injury and didn’t make it. We appreciate all of the love that has been sent our way thus far and know his soul and his spirit will live on in so many of us. All our love and thanks to those who shared this life with our favorite hilarious strong willed man. He was and is everything to us. Thank you.”

Fredinburg was among several climbers killed on Everest following the quake in Nepal.

Also on Patch:

• Google Exec, Adventurer Tragically Killed In Mt. Everest Avalanche
• AmeriCares Sends Personnel, Supplies to Nepal Following Devastating Earthquake

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Patch Editor Susan Schena and Bay City News contributed to this report.

Photo screenshot via Dan Fredinburg Instagram