Felix Baumgartner, Record-Breaking Skydiver, Dies in Paragliding Accident at 56
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Felix Baumgartner, renowned for breaking the sound barrier in a 2012 skydive and known as 'Fearless Felix,' died at 56 in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was celebrated for his daring stunts, including a record-setting BASE jump from Christ the Redeemer and an unauthorized jump from Taipei 101. Red Bull paid tribute to his courage and mastery in extreme sports.
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