Bruce Kirkby is a Canadian adventurer, photographer, and writer. Widely recognized for extended expeditions to remote wilderness areas, his achievements include a 40-day, 1000-kilometre crossing of Arabia's Empty Quarter by camel and the first contiguous descent of Ethiopia's Blue Nile Gorge from source to Sudanese border. The author of two best-selling books, Kirkby's writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic and The New York Times. National Geographic Channel featured his photography in the documentary Through the Lens. A member of the Mountain Equipment Co-op Envoy/Adventure Team, Kirkby makes his home in Kimberley, British Columbia. 

January 8th, 1968 in Toronto (Age 56)