Felix Baumgartner, Daredevil and Record-Breaking Jumper, Dies in Paragliding Accident
2025-07-19
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian extreme athlete renowned for his record-breaking stratosphere jump in 2012, died Thursday in a paragliding accident in Italy. Baumgartner, 56, reportedly suffered a sudden illness mid-flight, losing control and crashing into a hotel pool. The accident also injured a hotel employee. Baumgartner's death comes as a shock, given his history of pushing boundaries with daring stunts. His legacy, however, remains a testament to human courage and the pursuit of extraordinary feats, though also marked by controversial public statements and legal battles.
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