British and Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known as Nims, died while leading an expedition on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain. He added: "My deepest condolences go to every family who have lost a loved one in this tragedy. "My dear brother Nirmal, we will miss you every single day. He said: "I was truly saddened to hear of the tragic death of Nirmal Purja and those who lost their lives in the avalanche on Broad Peak. Richard Gomer, Mayor of Eastleigh, said: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Nirmal Purja MBE following the tragic avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.