Andy Lewis, a renowned stunt performer and BASE jumper, died Sunday in a tandem BASE jumping accident at Mineral Bottom, a remote desert area near the Utah-Colorado border. He was 39 years old. An unidentified 50-year-old man, who was jumping with Lewis, was also found dead at the scene, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.

Lewis was the owner of BASE Jump Moab, a company based in Moab, Utah, that offered guided BASE jump experiences for first-time jumpers. These excursions involved participants being strapped to experienced guides equipped with parachutes.

Lewis rose to public prominence after a high-profile performance during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. During the event, he wore a Roman toga and performed intricate stunts on a narrow slackline while the pop icon sang. Prior to his death, Lewis was also recognized for winning four consecutive world championships in competitive slacklining from 2008 to 2011.

In interviews, Lewis acknowledged the inherent risks associated with BASE jumping. “It’s weird to think about how many people are dead, because it’s like a normal thing,” he said in a 2025 interview with documentary filmmaker Ella Warnick.

Authorities have not released further details on the cause of the jump accident. BASE Jump Moab was contacted for comment but did not immediately respond. The incident underscores the perilous nature of extreme sports such as BASE jumping, which involves parachuting or wingsuit flying from fixed objects like cliffs, buildings, or bridges.