Felix Baumgartner, known as Fearless Felix, tragically died in a crash while paragliding in Porto Sant Elpidio, Italy, at 56 years old. He made history in 2012 as the first skydiver to break the sound barrier during a leap from 24 miles above Earth. His descent reached 843.6 mph, marking a significant achievement in extreme sports. The city's mayor confirmed Baumgartner's death, expressing that the community is profoundly impacted by the loss of a figure who embodied courage and passion for extreme flight.
Felix Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 24-mile leap through the stratosphere, was killed in a crash at 56.
Italian firefighters reported Baumgartner's paraglider crashed into the side of a swimming pool in Porto Sant Elpidio, confirming the tragic news of his death.
Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella expressed the community's sorrow, stating that Baumgartner was a global figure and a symbol of courage in extreme flight.
Baumgartner set a record in 2012, becoming the first human to break the sound barrier with a free fall from 24 miles, reaching 843.6 mph.
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