According to officials, Baungartner was paragliding in Porto Sant’Elpidio when he lost control of his motorized paraglider and crashed into the side of a hotel swimming pool. According to The Washington Post, the mayor's office believes that Baumgartner suffered a "medical issue" during the accident.

Felix Baumgartner made global headlines in 2012 when he jumped from the stratosphere and parachuted down to a landing in New Mexico.

Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died in a paragliding accident in Italy, local police said.

Felix Baumgartner’s death at 56 has sparked tributes from fans and loved ones. According to reports, the extreme sports icon was involved in a fatal paragliding crash in central Italy. Felix Baumgartner passes away at 56 Felix Baumgartner,