Extreme athlete Andy Lewis among two killed in Utah BASE jumping accident

Daredevil athlete Andy Lewis was among two people killed in a BASE jumping accident in Grand County, Utah, over the weekend. Lewis, a prominent figure in extreme sports, was best known for his slacklining prowess and a memorable performance with Madonna during the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.

The sheriff's office confirmed Lewis's death along with that of an unidentified 50-year-old man. Emergency responders were dispatched to Mineral Bottom, a remote desert area near the Utah-Colorado border, following reports of injuries sustained during a BASE jumping attempt.

Lewis, who owned a business called BASE Jump Moab offering tandem excursions, was open about the inherent dangers of BASE jumping. He previously told a documentary filmmaker that it was strange to consider how many people had died in the sport, describing it as a "normal thing."

Lewis had a significant career in BASE jumping and slacklining, winning four consecutive world championships in competitive slacklining from 2008 to 2011. He also held a Guinness World Record for slackline surfing. His death marks another tragedy in the high-risk world of extreme sports.

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It’s weird to think about how many people are dead, because it’s like a normal thing.