Yann Arnaud, a member of Cirque de Soleil, has died after falling during a performance at Volta, the new tent show in Tampa, Florida.
“While he was performing the aerial straps number, long-time aerialist, Yann Arnaud fell onto the stage,” a statement from Cirque reads. “Emergency procedures were immediately activated and Yann was transported to the nearest hospital, where he later passed away from his injuries.”
“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. 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,” Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of the company, said in the statement.
According to his most recent post on Instagram, Arnaud was trying a new act for Saturday’s show.
“After so much work and training and staging, our straps duo act is finally in the show tonight. It’s time to go for it,” he wrote.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, both pictured below.
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