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Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, known as "Fearless Felix," died in a paragliding crash in Italy at age 56. He was famous for breaking the sound barrier in a 2012 skydive from 24 miles up, becoming the first human to do so. Baumgartner's feat was watched live by millions via YouTube's livestream as he made a smooth landing after his record-breaking jump.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff