Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. He was 97.

​ Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. He was 97. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN