Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal

Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames DelaneyBBC ScotlandDoug AllanDoug Allan filmed some of the BBC's most iconic wildlife programmesThe 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. He won eight Emmy Awards for his work and was made an OBE for services to broadcast media and environmental awareness in 2024.Allan's management company said he had died "immersed in nature and surrounded by friends".BBC ScotlandAllan was acclaimed for both his work on land and underwaterIn a statement, Jo Sarsby Management described 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."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."'There was a polar bear at the window'Doug Allan: Wild Cameramen at WorkBorn in 1951, in Dunfermline, Fife, Allan became interested in snorkelling and diving after watching Jacques Cousteau's film, The Silent World, a 1956 documentary which was one of the first to use underwater filming. After graduating with a degree in marine biology from the University of Stirling, he took on a number of diving jobs. His big break came...