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thomasribiere
Nov 17, 2012, 1:23 AM
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Patrick Edlinger, 52, died yesterday in France. He was known for his difficult sport climbing ascents in France, and for a famous free solo in the Gorges du Verdon, filmed by Jean-Paul Janssen.
He was a good friend and partner of the late Patrick Berhault.
The french climbing community is very sad today.
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Gmburns2000
Nov 17, 2012, 6:17 AM
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thomasribiere wrote: Patrick Edlinger, 52, died yesterday in France. He was known for his difficult sport climbing ascents in France, and for a famous free solo in the Gorges du Verdon, filmed by Jean-Paul Janssen. He was a good friend and partner of the late Patrick Berhault. The french climbing community is very sad today.
RIP. Did he die climbing or not?
Thoughts go out to his family.
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6pacfershur
Nov 17, 2012, 9:56 AM
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off belay....
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thomasribiere
Nov 17, 2012, 2:11 PM
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He was found dead at home. Apparently, he was depressive, alcoholic, and had a lung cancer as well. 
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gblauer
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Nov 17, 2012, 7:37 PM
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Rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
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billl7
Nov 18, 2012, 5:33 AM
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Like a lot of us, his life had his share of good days and better. There is an excellent thread on SuperTopo about him. And, oddly, the thread started a day or so before word of his passing came about.
Best wishes for those who were close to him.
Bill L
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moose_droppings
Nov 18, 2012, 10:22 AM
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My condolences to all of his family and friends.
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