The Sydney Morning Herald | Mount Everest death: Matthew Jones complained of breathing difficulties The Sydney Morning Herald Melbourne father Matthew Jones is believed to have died within an hour of complaining of breathing difficulties while on a trip to the Mount Everest base camp in Nepal, his trekking guide says. The 49-year-old father of two and tech professional was at ... Australian man died in Nepal from apparent altitude sickness, according to reports Australian dies descending Mt Everest Australian trekker dies near Mount Everest base camp |