Felix Baumgartner: Extreme sports pioneer dies in tragic paragliding accident in central Italy

Extreme sports icon Felix Baumgartner, known for his record-breaking skydives, tragically died at 56 in a paragliding accident in central Italy, where he lost control of his motorised paraglider and fell near a hotel. The incident also injured a woman on the ground; the cause of Baumgartner’s accident remains unknown, though local officials suggest he may have experienced a medical issue mid-air.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Extreme sports legend Felix Baumgartner, famous for his incredible skydives, tragically died at 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy.

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