Space Skydiver Felix Baumgartner Dies In Paragliding Accident
Remember the guy that went skydiving from space? That was Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, who died tragically at 56 while paragliding off the coast of Italy.
Baumgartner gained international fame in 2012 for his record-breaking skydive and four-minute freefall from the stratosphere 24 miles above the Earth, during which he broke the sound barrier.
He was known for his extreme stunts and popularizing BASE jumping. His death was confirmed by his corporate sponsor, Red Bull, who wrote a heartfelt tribute on their website.
“Thank you, Felix” the company wrote in a statement, “We grew with you and you with us. We wouldn’t trade a single day we had together. You will stay with us as a colleague, a loyal companion, but most of all as a friend.”