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The Standard
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Standard
Pioneering skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy
Austrian base-jumper Felix Baumgartner, 32, glides through the air past "Dois Irmaos" mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil January 8, 2001. REUTERS/File Photo
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
TV presenter dies in horror base jumping accident in Spain
A popular Spanish TV presenter known as 'Adrenaline Woman' has died in a tragic base jumping accident. 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.'
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV presenter, 34, dies in horror base jumping accident as show pays tribute to Marta Jiménez – dubbed ‘Adrenaline Woman'
A POPULAR TV presenter known as "Adrenaline Woman" has died in a tragic base jumping accident. 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. 5 5 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 Insititute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem. The host of the the show, Pablo Motos, said: "Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most." The awful 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. Shock moment daredevil's 'death dive' cliff jump world record attempt ends in horror as 21-year-old rushed to hospital 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." A third said: "I read the news and remembered the moments she gave us. "Best wishes to all her family, friends colleagues that loves her. "Remember her courage and her smile." 5
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
British daredevil base-jumper, 32, who worked on Mission Impossible died after ploughing into Italian mountain
A British base-jumper parachutist who worked on a Mission Impossible movie died after colliding with an Italian mountainside, an inquest heard. Dylan Morris Roberts, 32, 'died doing what he loved' while attempting a jump from a licensed jumping area on Monte Brento, near Lake Garda, on June 3, 2022. Mr Roberts, 32, of Dent, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, had performed well over 1,000 such jumps in his life and was known as being 'meticulous in his preparation'. A statement read out at Cockermouth Coroner's Court by a friend and fellow base jumper said that he held the highest possible qualification for parachute instructors in the UK, allowing him to perform 'tandem' jumps with learners. He had been a skydiving professional and instructor for more than 10 years and worked as a 'rigger' for stunts performed on the Mission Impossible film during Covid, ensuring equipment was safe for all concerned. And he had designed a 'bespoke parachute system' for a Tom Cruise stunt. Mr Roberts had arrived at the well-known jumping site in the Dolomites to further hone his skills, according to his friend, and began walking up to the 'Happy Birthday' jumping spot on Monte Brento, around 1,000 metres high, at 5am on June 3, 2022 with two friends and fellow jumpers. According to their statements, Mr Roberts, wearing a purple wing-suit, jumped second, after his colleague had landed safely at around 6.30am. They heard a 'loud crash' 20 seconds after Mr Roberts jumped. Their witness statements, along with footage from Mr Roberts' camera he was filming from while jumping, indicated that he had failed to achieve sufficient velocity to generate 'lift'. He had then 'aligned himself' into the most aerodynamic position possible to gain velocity, which caused him to crash into the mountain, the inquest heard. A post mortem found he suffered catastrophic head and chest injuries. His mother Catherine Morris told the court: 'Dylan was an amazing son, and an amazing brother. 'He was able to bring tremendous happiness and joy to us as a family and to those who he met. 'It was an extraordinary gift, he had an enormous smile that we always used to say wrapped round the world. 'It's what we all remember but it also reminds us he had so much love and so much joy to bring to us all.' His friend and skydiving colleague called him a 'charismatic, devoted and humble man'. He said: 'He was a multi-disciplinary expert who was a talented and respected skydiving and BASE-jumping specialist, but also an excellent teacher. 'Despite his undeniable skill and experience in his field, Dylan always remained grounded and he always strove to improve. 'He sought training as much as he offered it - the hallmark of an expert. 'Dylan was meticulous in his preparation and he handled risk in a considered way that only someone with his experience could do. 'Beyond his numerous achievements, Dylan had the biggest heart I've ever known.' Coroner Margaret Taylor said: 'This was a tragedy of monumental proportions. 'Dylan was clearly incredibly talented and much loved.' She said there was 'nothing to suggest there was anything unsafe in attempting that jump'. Ms Taylor found that Mr Roberts' death was accidental.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tragedy as Scots wingsuit flyer dies during base jump horror in Swiss Alps
A SCOTTISH wingsuit flyer has died during a base jump in the Swiss alps. Liam Byrne, 24, tragically lost his life at Gitschen mountain on Saturday. 3 3 His family confirmed to BBC Scotland that he had sadly died. In a statement to the broadcaster, they said: "We would like to remember Liam not just for the way he left this world, but for how he lived in it. "Liam was fearless, not necessarily because he wasn't afraid but because he refused to let fear hold him back. He chased life in a way that most of us only dream of and he soared. "Skydiving and base jumping was more than just a thrill for Liam - it was freedom. It was where he felt most alive." They added: "Liam was more than just an adventurer. He was a son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend. He was a source of laughter and strength. "He inspired all of us and made life better with his bold spirit and kind heart. We will miss Liam's wild energy and contagious laugh. For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 3 YOU MIGHT LIKE
