A Cirque du Soleil performer Yann Arnaud has died after falling during a show in Tampa, Florida.
A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling during a show in Tampa, Florida.
Yann Arnaud fell while performing during a March 17 performance of the show VOLTA, the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group confirmed in a statement.
"The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated
by this tragedy. Yann had been with us for over 15 years and was loved by all who had the chance to know him," Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group president and CEO Daniel Lamarre said.
"Over the coming days and weeks, our focus will be on supporting Yann's family and our employees, especially the VOLTA team, as we go through these difficult times together."
