Las Vegas entertainer Roy Horn of Seigfried and Roy has passed away after he tested positive of the coronavirus. He was 75-years-old.
According to TMZ, a statement was released by Horn’s partner, Seigfried Fischbacher to confirm the news of his beloved friend’s sudden death. Horn died almost a little of a week after he tested positive for the virus:
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“Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend. From the moment we met, I knew Roy and I, together, would change the world. There could be no Siegfried without Roy, and no Roy without Siegfried. Roy was a fighter his whole life, including during these final days. I give my heartfelt appreciation to the team of doctors, nurses, and staff at Mountain View Hospital who worked heroically against this insidious virus that ultimately took Roy’s life.”
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The magical performance duo performed at Las Vegas for more than a decade and are infamous for their performances with big cats such as tigers, lions, and other big cats. Their act ended in 2003 when Roy was mauled by a 280-pound white tiger during a performance act at the Mirage Las Vegas. The duo said it was not an attack and that the tiger actually “saved” Roy’s life.
Their last performance was last year on ABC’S “20/20” in 2019.