TV presenter dies in horror base jumping accident in Spain
Marta Jiménez, 34, was much-loved for her positivity and infectious desire for adventure – and her chat show colleagues insist that her memory will live on.
Marta, who worked on the chat show El Hormiguero – meaning 'The Anthill' – brought excitement to the living rooms of millions of viewers around Spain.
On Sunday, at around 10:30am, she went base jumping in the Chistau Valley, near the north-eastern city of Huesca.
But the expedition went horribly wrong and Marta had an accident – the exact details of which are not yet known.
Rescue teams acted swiftly, but there was nothing they could do to save her.
A helicopter rushed to the scene where they found Marta's lifeless body.
Marta was transported to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem.
The host of the show, Pablo Motos, said: 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most.'
The news has shaken the team behind the show as well as its audience.
Marta was an especially popular, beaming presence on TV, who is said to have celebrated each completed challenge with shouts of joy.
In October year, she starred in one of the show's most memorable moments when she jumped from a crane more than 197ft high.
Pablo reference the incredible feat in his tribute on Instagram, which read: 'We are devastated.
'But our feeling of helplessness and our sadness won't stop us from remembering her when she screamed with joy at having achieved something impossible.
'I'm sharing one of those moments with you through tears.'
Thousands of fans have also paid tribute to Marta in comments on social media.
One said: 'Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high Marta.'
Another wrote: 'I'm so sorry. A hug to all your family, friends and colleagues.'
'Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her.
'Remember her courage and her smile.'
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