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Explorer dies in Antarctic crossing Explorer Henry Worsley dies in Antarctic crossing
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Explorer Henry Worsley dies after suffering exhaustion and dehydration during solo Antarctic crossing attempt Explorer Henry Worsley has died after suffering exhaustion and dehydration during a solo attempt to cross Antarctica.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. The former Army officer, 55, was 71 days into his effort to become the first person to cross the Antarctic unaided.
If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. His wife Joanna announced the news, saying she felt "heartbroken sadness".
Mr Worsley, from Fulham in London, had died of "complete organ failure", her statement added.
She said her husband had died "despite all efforts" of staff at the Clinica Magallanes in Punta Arenas, Chile.
Mr Worsley began the planned 80-day, 1,100-mile (1,770km) coast-to-coast trek in November, pulling a sledge containing his food, tent and equipment.
The plan was to receive no supply drops or help from dogs or any other source.
He aimed to raise £100,000 for the Endeavour Fund, which helps injured and sick servicemen and women.
In October he told the BBC he expected to lose two stone (12.7kg) during the challenge.