Australian Man Dies Descending Mt Everest on Charity Climb

Nearly 300 people have died on Mt. Everest in the century or so since climbers have been trying to reach its summit. At least 100 of them are still on the mountain, perhaps 200. AP Photo/Tashi Sherpa

An Australian man has died while descending Mt Everest during an expedition to raise funds to support people with spinal injuries.

Jason Kennison, 40, died on May 19, his family said in a statement.