Acrobat Cirque du Soleil dies after falling during performance

tampa bay - An aerial acrobat of Cirque du Soleil died after he crashed on Saturday night during a performance in Tampa Bay, located in the US state of Florida. The man was brought to the hospital in a critical condition where he later died.

Yann Arnaud has been with Cirque du Soleil for more than fifteen years. The organization says in a reaction that it is shocked. 'We have been defeated by this tragedy. '

The acrobat fell on stage during the Volta show. Witnesses told a local news channel that the man did not respond when medical staff provided him with first aid.

The show was immediately canceled. Guests were requested to leave the show. They received the money they had paid for their tickets. The last two Volta shows in Tampa Bay, which would take place on Sunday, have been canceled.