Yann Arnaud, a Cirque du Soleil performer, has died during a performance while in Florida, as the company confirmed on Sunday after he was taken to a local hospital for treatment; at this time, it is believed that he died during a performance the night before.
What happened?
On its official Twitter account, Cirque du Soleil issued the following statement concerning Arnaud’s death:
“It is with immense sadness that Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group reports that a tragic accident occurred last night, March 17, during a performance of its show ‘Volta,’ in Tampa, Florida.”
“While he was performing the aerial straps number, long-time aerialist, Yann Arnaud, fell onto the stage.”
“Emergency procedures were immediately activated and Yann was transported to the nearest hospital … 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.”
According to the statement, out of respect for Arnaud, two additional shows planned for the Florida area have been canceled.
Arnaud is believed to be survived by his wife, Inna D Gorelova, and two daughters, with Arnaud and Goerlova sharing photos of each other and their family on both of their Instagram accounts.
What is Yann Arnaud’s official cause of death?
At this time, Yann Arnaud’s official cause of death is currently under investigation. As the Twitter statement explained, the company s “currently gathering more information about this tragic event…offering our full and transparent collaboration to the authorities as they look into the circumstances of this accident.”
In addition, his age at the time of his death was not immediately available.
As this story is developing, more information will be updated as made available.
