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Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper, died on July 17, 2025, at 56, while paragliding in Italy. Known for his record-breaking stratospheric jump in 2012, Baumgartner left an indelible mark on extreme sports. He began skydiving at 16 and collaborated with Red Bull, setting 14 world records.

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