Felix Baumgartner, known for his record-breaking skydive in 2012, died in a paragliding accident in central Italy at the age of 56. He lost control of his motorised paraglider over Porto Sant'Elpidio, falling near a hotel swimming pool. The reasons for the accident remain unclear, though the local mayor suggested he may have experienced a sudden medical issue. Baumgartner gained fame for his historic jump from 38km above Earth and was recognized for his daring extreme sports career, which included skydiving across the English Channel and base jumping from significant heights.
Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died in a paragliding accident in central Italy at the age of 56.
Local police reported that Baumgartner lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying over Porto Sant'Elpidio and fell near a hotel swimming pool.
Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella mentioned there were suggestions that Baumgartner might have suffered a sudden medical issue while in the air.
Baumgartner became the first skydiver to break the sound barrier during his October 2012 jump, reaching a speed of over 1,343kmh.
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