They are called 'Sherpas'. They can guide climbers up the mountain and keep the route safe and open.
The people who live around Mount Everest are called Sherpas.
I do not think any Sherpas died, but five climbers/guides did.
Gurkha: Nepalese soldier in the British Army. Its the name derived from their historical district "GORKHA". People of Gorkha then called GORKHALI. And so is "Gurkha" in the the British Army. (English word). Sherpas: inhabitants of the Himalayan Region of Nepal. Mountain experts. Sherpas help tourists from around the world to climb the mount summit...
He payed back the Sherpas by building them a school. (He payed them back because the Sherpas helped him while climbing mount Everest)
Sherpas are people who guide other up mountains. So, typically in the mountains of Nepal, the Himalayas, etc.
Nobody lives on Mount Everest except during the climbing season when climbers from all over the world camp in tents. Near Mount Everest Sherpas live in small villages or farms.
Tibet
From the tap
Sherpas eat mainly wheat porridge and potatoes, supplemented by occasional meat, butter and Tibetan tea.
Nepal
It would be a very high amount of Sherpas who have reached the summit of Mount Everest comparied to european climbers.