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Cirque Du Soleil Performer Falls To His Death During Show In Florida

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Posted on March 19, 2018 · Veteran aerialist Yann Arnaud slipped off the double rings during a performance and fell 20 feet, according to the theatrical company. He died of his injuries at a hospital on Sunday.

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