Dean S. Potter (April 14, 1972 – May 16, 2015) was an American free climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, BASEliner, and highliner. He was known for hard first ascents, free solo ascents, speed ascents, and enchainments in Yosemite National Park and Patagonia.
Death
On May 16, 2015, Potter and Graham Hunt were killed while attempting a wingsuit flight from Taft Point above Yosemite Valley. While attempting to maneuver through the cliffs, each in turn collided with the rocks. Their bodies were discovered by a helicopter searching for the two men. Neither had deployed their parachute.
References
Other websites
Official website
Outside Magazine feature
Dean Potter's climbing profile on Climbandmore.com
New York Times article
Video interview about Potter's childhood dreams of flying, wingsuit piloting and BASE jumping "Dean Potter’s Extreme Life in 7 Hair-Raising Videos"