An aerialist fell to his death while performing in a Cirque du Soleil show in Tampa, Florida, the Montreal-based company said Sunday. Yann Arnaud, a longtime aerialist for Cirque Du Soleil, died after injuries sustained Saturday night in a fall during a performance of Volta in Tampa, Fla. Husband and father-of-two Yann, 38, was an experienced performer and had been part of the troupe for over 15 years when he took to the stage in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday night. A Cirque du Soleil performer is dead after falling during a show in Tampa, Florida. By Hayley Miller A Cirque du Soleil aerialist is dead after falling during a performance in Tampa, Florida, on … Photograph: Michael Kass/AP. Yann Arnaud (pictured above) was performing during a live Cirque production of Volta in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night when he fell on stage during an aerial number, landing on his head. The acrobat's death is the second performer fatality in Cirque du Soleil's history. The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said in a statement that Yann Arnaud, an aerialist, was performing during the company's show "VOLTA" when he plummeted to the stage. Yann Arnaud, 38, died from his injuries in hospital hours after the accident in Tampa Florida. Arnaud … ‘While he was performing the aerial straps number, long-time aerialist, Yann Arnaud, fell onto the stage,’ the statement from Cirque du Soleil stated. He died at a Florida hospital — just a … On the night of Saturday, March 17, 2018, Yann Arnaud, a 38-year-old experienced Cirque du Soleil performer, plunged to death during the aerial straps routine in Tampa, Florida. A Cirque du Soleil performer died Saturday night after he fell during a performance in Tampa, Florida. The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said in a statement that Yann Arnaud, an aerialist, was performing during the company's show "VOLTA" when he plummeted to the stage. Arnaud, who had 15 years experience, fell on stage in Tampa during the aerial straps number. Cirque du Soleil confirmed the death Sunday of Yann Arnaud, a performer who fell during a Tampa, Fla. show on Saturday night, writing in a statement posted to Twitter that although “emergency… The theatrical company announced on Twitter today that Yann Arnaud fell Saturday night while performing an aerial straps number during the show VOLTA in Florida. Yann Arnaud, a Cirque du Soleil aerialist, plummeted to his death Saturday night during a show in Tampa, Florida. Cirque du Soleil acrobat Yann Arnaud, pictured performing in Toronto last year. The Cirque du Soleil video, in which Arnaud falls on the stage, is making its rounds on the Internet. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Yann Arnaud, 38, fell during a performance of the show VOLTA, according to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. Yann Arnaud, a member of Cirque du Soleil, has died after falling during a performance at Volta, a traveling tent show that set up in Tampa, Florida, for a limited engagement. The Montreal-based entertainment group said that French aerialist Yann Arnaud fell to the stage while performing an aerial straps number during a performance of the company’s VOLTA show. "It was awful. Arnaud had been performing in Cirque shows for 15 years and was considered one of the company's most experienced entertainers, president and CEO Daniel Lamarre said in a telephone interview. Cirque du Soleil performer Yann Arnaud falls to his death. Yann Arnaud fell to his death while performing in a Cirque du Soleil show in Tampa, Florida on March 17, 2018. An aerialist fell to his death while performing in a Cirque du Soleil show in Tampa, Florida, the Montreal-based company said Sunday. The 38-year-old, one of the company's most experienced performers, appeared to lose his grip on a strap during a routine. Yann Arnaud was performing in a Cirque du Soleil show in Tampa, Florida, when he fell. Yann Arnaud performs during a 2017 Cirque du Soleil performance in Toronto. OSHA is investigating an accident that killed a performer during a Cirque du Soleil performance in Tampa Saturday night. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Yann Arnaud, 38, fell during a performance of the show VOLTA, according to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. The company identified the cast member as Yann Arnaud, a Frenchman who had worked with Cirque du Soleil for 15 years. "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy. Yann Arnaud, who had 15 years experience, appeared to lose his grip on an aerial strap Reuters Mon 19 Mar 2018 06.55 EDT First published on Sun 18 Mar 2018 21.17 EDT According to police in Tampa, Arnaud’s hand slipped from a ring during the Cirque du Soleil “Volta” on Saturday and the long-time aerial artist fell in front of the audience of several hundred, ABC News reported . Yann Arnaud was suspended by straps above the stage during a performance of its VOLTA show on Saturday night when he fell, according to a statement. Here is what you need to know about Yann Arnaud’s death. Yann Arnaud was a 15-year veteran of the company. This is the horrifying moment a Cirque du Soleil performer plunged to his death doing a new routine. The company’s official Twitter hand… We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Longtime circus performer Yann Arnaud, a father of two, died of his injuries after falling during an aerial stunt in Cirque du Soleil show Volta on Saturday in Tampa, Fla. Yann Arnaud, Cirque du Soleil Aerialist, ... Reached by phone, Lamarre said the group was offering support to its employees, many of whom are devastated by Arnaud's death. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Yann Arnaud, 38, fell during a performance of the show VOLTA, according to Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. The French performance artist died of his injuries at a nearby hospital. Yann Arnaud, 38, died from his injuries hours after accident of the show VOLTA. Aerialist Yann Arnaud was performing his act as part of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil when he appeared to lose his grip on the straps and fell heavily onto the floor below. Arnaud died early Sunday after falling while performing in Tampa, Florida. News March 19, 2018 Cirque Du Soleil performer falls to his death Yann Arnaud, 38, a father of two with more than 15 years of experience performing, was partway through his … A performer in the latest Cirque du Soleil show fell to his death during a performance in Tampa, ... "While he was performing the aerial straps number, long-time aerialist Yann Arnaud, fell onto the stage. You heard all the cries of the audience. Yann Arnaud's death is one of at least three others among members of Cirque du Soleil while on tour over the years and many others have been injured. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM TWITTER, YANNARNOPHOTO/INSTAGRAM Aerialist Yann Arnaud …