Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97 Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. He was 97.Share this: Remembering mountaineering legend – and former West Seattleite – Jim Whittaker, 1929-2026DateApril 8, 2026In relation toMuslim NewsFrom the heights of West Seattle to the roof of the world: A tribute to Jim Whittaker DateApril 8, 2026In relation toMuslim NewsAbout today’s police response at The WhittakerDateJanuary 1, 2026In relation toMuslim News