Tragic reports have confirmed the death of a climber from Alaska who had a fatal fall while summiting Yosemite National Park’s famous El Capitan on Wednesday.

Jeanine Girard-Moorman confirmed the death of her 23-year-old son, Balin Miller, in a post that was shared through Facebook alongside a short video showing clips of him taken over the years. He was said to be live-streaming his summit, but little did he know about what was to come.

‘It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you my incredible son Balin Miller has passed away during a climbing accident today’ – post read.

Many of those who knew the star spoke highly of him and mentioned how shattered they were to hear about his death. His passion, loving nature, and determination to do anything were some of his best qualities. Many also shared how he died doing the thing that he was the most passionate about.

The fact that his loved ones heard about his death through a phone call that was made by the Alaska News Source is even more tragic. His family recalls how they wanted to wake up from this terrifying nightmare.

‘The mountain took him away and he will never return’- they shared. His parents shared how this is the worst pain for any individual and they’re just mortified to learn how he will never return again.