Extreme skydiver Felix Baumgartner, who once jumped from the edge of space - has died in a paragliding accident in Italy. The Austrian, who was 56, suddenly lost control of the motorised paraglider and fell to the ground - some reports suggest he could have suffered a medical issue mid air. #FelixBaumgartner #FearlessFelix #Baumgartner #Skydiver #C4news #Channel4News | Channel 4 News

Felix Baumgartner, the man who jumped from space, has tragically died in a paragliding crash in Italy at 56. Best known for his 2012 Red Bull Stratos jump — where he broke the sound barrier in free fall — Felix was a legend of the skies. From leaping off Christ the Redeemer to flying across the English Channel, his stunts redefined human limits. This video looks back at the fearless life and final moments of the world’s most famous skydiver. Watch to know all about this legend. #FelixBaumgartner