News A Death Valley hiker gave an interview as temps soared to 121°F. Hours later, he died. July 21, 2023 Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY Comments Off on A Death Valley hiker gave an interview as temps soared to 121°F. Hours later, he died. The 71-year-old, identified as Steve Curry of Los Angeles, passed away at a trailhead in Death Valley National Park as temperatures soared to 121°F.