Mark Sutton, Daniel Craig's double during the memorable routine, was killed in an air accident yesterday morning (August 14).
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The 41-year-old crashed into a ridge while wing-diving near Martigny on the Swiss-French border, reports The Times.
The former officer of the Gurkha Rifles had been invited to take part in the extreme event as one of the world's top 20 wing-divers, in which participants appear to fly through the air with the aid of a birdman suit.
Gary Connery, the stuntman who played the Queen during the Opening Ceremony jump, tweeted after Sutton's death:
all you jumpers/flyers out there, stay safe, make wise choices and know your limits and your locations
live to tell your stories
one love— Gary Connery (@GaryConnery) August 14, 2013
Sutton is reported to have died on impact, with the cause of the accident not yet known.
The London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony was watched by a global audience of billions and broke a number of records for the BBC.
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