Memorial Page for Walter Bonatti

Jun 22, 1930 – Sep 13, 2011(81 years)Died in:Rome, Lazio

Italian mountaineer

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September 13th, 2026

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June 22nd, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Bergamo, Lombardy

Place of Death

Rome, Lazio

Nationality

Italy

Cause of Death

pancreatic cancer

Occupation(6)

mountaineerexplorerphotographermountain guidewriter journalist

Awards(3)

Lifetime Piolet d'OrKnight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicGiovannino d'oro

Spouse(1)

Rossana Podestà

Walter Bonatti (* June 22, 1930 in Bergamo; † September 13, 2011 in Rome) was an italian mountaineer. He was 81 years old. He was married to Rossana Podestà. His awards include Lifetime Piolet d'Or, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and Giovannino d'oro. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer.

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Born in Bergamo, Lombardy

1930

Died in Rome, Lazio (pancreatic cancer)

2011

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Walter Bonatti. Forever remembered.