Source: Fox News
An aerialist’s shocking death following a 20-foot fall during a performance in Florida has put the spotlight on Cirque du Soleil and its performer tragedies in recent years.
The bright-light, award-winning theatrical production company is known for its themed shows and death-defying acrobatics.
But at times, Cirque du Soleil has toed the line between stunts and safety issues, and in recent years the Canada-based company has been marred by a string of performer deaths and injuries.Yann Arnaud, 38, died following Saturday’s performance of “VOLTA,” after he tried out a new act in front of a Tampa. Fla., crowd for the first time and his hand slipped off the double rings, sending him plunging to the ground.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AERIALIST WHO PLUNGED TO HIS DEATH WAS TRYING NEW ACT FOR THE FIRST TIME
He isn’t the first performer to perish in front of a crowd, and some people feel the organization should be doing more to keep its staff safe.
(Reuters)
Social media users slammed the company, highlighting past safety issues.
One user wrote, “Cirque de Soleil definitely does not value their artists. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE that they don’t provide their staff with a safety net? The is not the first time this has happened!”
Another wrote, “Enough is enough. How much longer will we tolerate entertainment that puts its participants in grave danger? Cirque du Soleil, the NFL, where does it end?”
One more chimed in, “How many more of these @Cirque people have to fall to their death?!?!!! It’s like a constant thing at this point and it’s absolutely disgusting…”
Another added, “This is just awful. And it is not the first person…
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