08/04/2026
I am devastated to report that my ex-husband Doug passed away early this morning in Nepal, while on a climbing trip.
It is of comfort to know that he was doing something adventurous with a dear friend of ours, with whom he’d shared many adventures over several decades.
Doug was, and always will be, a massive part of my life, not just for the 15 years we were together but from when we met back in 1989 when he was kind and generous enough to give me advice.
The adventures we shared as wildlife filmmakers on The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and other BBC documentaries are precious memories and, of course, a privileged job which we loved. His influence on my life was profound and has led to a lifetime working in the polar regions, a passion we shared.
Doug was a brilliant and incredibly determined cameraman and photographer, who will also rightly be remembered as the passionate conservationist he was, whose legacy is the incredible body of work which has inspired so many.
When we spoke just over a week ago he was full of positive news and it was great to hear him so buoyant. We’d planned to meet up on his return from Nepal.
My heart goes out to Liam, Judy, Ron, Graeme, April and his partner Sue.
Remembering Doug with deep affection, respect and gratitude for a lifetime of memories.
Rest in peace, dear Doug.