Massimiliano Ciarpella

Massimiliano Ciarpella, the mayor of Porto Sant'Elpidio, expressed that the community was deeply shaken by Baumgartner's tragic death.

Index.hu·Hungary· 2025-07-19

Porto Sant’Elpidio Mayor Massimiliano Ciarpella said reports suggested he might have suffered a sudden medical issue mid-air, and offered the town’s condolences for the death of 'a symbol of courage and passion for extreme flights.'

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-07-19

Massimiliano Ciarpella described Felix Baumgartner as a symbol of bravery and passion for extreme flights.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-07-19

The city’s mayor, Massimiliano Ciarpella, confirmed Baumgartner’s death in a social media post.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-07-18

Porto Sant’Elpidio’s mayor, Massimiliano Ciarpella, said reports suggested he may have suffered a sudden medical issue midair.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-07-18

Porto Sant'Elpidio's mayor, Massimiliano Ciarpella, said reports suggested he may have suffered a sudden medical issue mid-air.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-07-18

The mayor of the town, Massimiliano Ciarpella, confirmed the local reports in a post on Facebook.

Fox News·United States· 2025-07-18

Massimiliano Ciarpella is the mayor of Porto Sant'Elpidio who commented on Baumgartner's health issues during the flight.

Helsingin Sanomat·Finland· 2025-07-17