Video: Cirque du Soleil performer Yann Arnaud dies after falling during a performance

A Cirque du Soleil aerialist was killed after a fall during a performance in Tampa on Saturday night.

Paris native Yann Arnaud was performing the aerial straps number when he fell onto the stage during a performance of Volta, Cirque du Soleil said 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,” Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, said in the statement. “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.” 
Before the show,Yann posted on Instagram "It's time to go for it." Prayers for everyone dealing w/this heartbreak
The company says it is still gathering information on the incident and is working with local authorities on the investigation. 
The company cancelled its remaining Tampa shows.

Cirque du Soleil performer Yann Arnaud has died after falling during a performance in Tampa, Florida. The company says it's cooperating with authorities as they investigate the incident. https://t.co/3604Xlpnhw pic.twitter.com/froR23OBCE

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