In tragic news, we report the death of Felix Baumgartner, an Australian legend of sky diving, who wowed the world by breaking the sound barrier.
Felix stunned the world when he broke the sound barrier during the leap from the edge of space. He tragically died on the 17th of July, 2025, at the age of 56.
The accident that occurred at the aforementioned time happened in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. Reports show that he died when he was paragliding and suffered a medical crisis mid-flight before crashing into a hotel pool near the area.
Felix Baumgartner was famously known as “Fearless Felix”; his 2012 jump from a stratospheric balloon saw his name being sealed in the world’s greats. His attempt in the year mentioned above won multiple records, as well as the highest free-fall record.
Fearless Felix’s legacy is no doubt an inspiration to many. Tributes from his fans all over the world have poured in, mourning the loss of the formidable pioneer.
