Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil famous for his 2012 jump from the edge of space, died in a paraglider accident in Italy. He was 56 years old. Emergency services confirmed his death in Porto Sant'Elpidio, where he reportedly fell ill and lost control of his paraglider. The crash occurred around 4pm, landing near a swimming pool and slightly injuring a young woman. Baumgartner had a history of record-breaking stunt jumps, including thousands from various remarkable locations worldwide.
Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, known for his record-breaking jump from the edge of Earth's atmosphere in 2012, tragically lost control of his paraglider in Italy.
Baumgartner was confirmed dead after experiencing difficulties while paragliding over Porto Sant'Elpidio, landing in a swimming pool and causing minor injuries to a woman.
The emergency services confirmed the accident, and although the exact cause of death remains unclear, reports suggest Baumgartner fell ill before losing control.
Felix Baumgartner was a former military parachutist who undertook thousands of stunts worldwide, including jumping from landmarks such as Brazil's Christ the Redeemer.
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