Is Heinrich Harrer still alive?
Heinrich Harrer died on January 7, 2006. In the Dalai Lamas message of condolence to Harrer’s widow, Carina, His Holiness expressed deep sadness and gratitude for Harrers advocacy on behalf of the Tibetan people: I am extremely sorry to hear of the passing away of my friend Heinrich Harrer. I wish to convey to you and your family members my deeply felt condolence. I want to take this opportunity to express my immense gratitude and appreciation for his creating so much awareness about Tibet and the Tibetan people through his well-known book, Seven Years in Tibet, and the many lectures he gave throughout his life. His love and respect for the Tibetan people are clearly evident in his writings and his talks. We feel we have lost a loyal friend from the West, who had the unique opportunity to experience life in Tibet for seven long years before Tibet lost its freedom. We Tibetans will always remember Heinrich Harrer and will miss him greatly. My prayers are with you and your family.
