Andy Lewis, the daredevil athlete who thrilled millions during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, died Sunday in a BASE jumping accident in a remote Utah canyon.
Lewis, 39, was found dead alongside an unidentified 50-year-old man after what authorities described as a failed jump at Mineral Bottom, a rugged desert area near the Utah-Colorado border. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deaths in a news release.
Known for his high-risk performances and fearless style, Lewis became a breakout figure after appearing in Madonna’s widely watched Super Bowl halftime spectacle in 2012.
In one of the show’s most memorable moments, Lewis, dressed in a Roman-style toga, performed intricate maneuvers on a line just an inch wide as Madonna sang before a massive television audience.
Beyond the spotlight, Lewis was also the owner of BASE Jump Moab, a company in Moab, Utah, that offered guided experiences for first-time jumpers. Moab is located about 30 miles from Mineral Bottom, where the fatal accident occurred.
