Spanish television presenter Marta Jiménez, known as the 'Adrenaline Woman' for her daring stunts, has died in a base jumping accident in the Pyrenees. The 34-year-old was a regular on the popular Spanish chat show 'El Hormiguero' (The Anthill), where her high-octane performances thrilled millions of viewers.
Ms Jiménez was base jumping near the city of Huesca on Sunday at around 10.30am when the accident occurred. Emergency crews, including a helicopter, rushed to the scene but found her lifeless body. Her body has been taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Huesca for a post-mortem examination.
Her co-host Pablo Motos confirmed the news on social media, saying: 'Marta has left us, the adrenaline woman, she lost her life doing what she loved most.' He also shared a video of one of her most famous stunts – a base jump from a crane nearly 200 feet high – and wrote: '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.'
Fans paid tribute online, with one writing: 'Your joy and vitality will always accompany us! Fly high, Marta!' Another said: 'I read the news and remembered the moments she gave us. Best wishes to all her family, friends and colleagues that love her.'
The accident comes after the death of British parachutist Dylan Roberts, 32, who died in a wingsuit base jump in the Alps in June 2022. Mr Roberts, a skydiving instructor who worked on a Mission Impossible film, was killed 20 seconds into a flight from a cliff in Italy; his death was concluded to be a 'tragic accident'.
