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Felix Baumgartner, the legendary skydiver who stunned the world by breaking the sound barrier during a 2012 freefall from the edge of space, has tragically died in a paragliding accident in Italy. The 56-year-old collided with a swimming pool in Porto Sant’Elpidio, as confirmed by the city’s mayor. Known as “Fearless Felix,” he became a global icon when he jumped from 24 miles above Earth, hitting 843.6 mph in freefall, a feat backed by NASA technology and viewed by millions. A former Austrian military parachutist, Felix had performed stunts off skyscrapers, mountains, and monuments like Christ the Redeemer. His death marks the end of an era, but his fearless legacy lives on.
