Skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies
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Space.com on MSNStratospheric skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in tragic paragliding accidentBaumgartner is most well-known for breaking the sound barrier with his body during a freefall from the stratosphere in 2012.
The famous adventurer died while paragliding on Italy’s Adriatic coast. His legacy includes a number of world records—including his iconic jump to Earth from the edge of space.
Felix Baumgartner made global headlines in 2012 when he jumped from the stratosphere and parachuted down to a landing in New Mexico.
Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control, killing its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner
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