Breaking: Vegas headliner Danny Gans dead at 52
Breaking: Danny Gans, longtime Mirage headliner and current headliner at Wynn's Encore, died early this morning. I have confirmed with Wynn/Encore that Gans died in his sleep. No more information is available at this time. Gans was 52. Steve Wynn has issued the following statement moments ago:
Elaine and I and all of us in the Company are devastated at the loss of our brilliant, talented and loving friend. One of the most unique human beings and entertainers in the world has been taken from us in an unexpected moment. A profoundly tragic event that leaves us all sad and speechless. The loss of Danny to his wife, Julie and his children, Amy, Andrew & Emily, is at this moment impossible to comprehend. We will all try to go on with our lives without our dear friend. At this moment, it seems almost impossible.
Wow, huge loss for Vegas. Just adds to the pain of the recession that has knocked this town down with a vicious blow. Condolences to his family.
Posted by: Gaston Greene | May 01, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Oh my god! I though someone was joking on another site. This is so sad, no one should pass so early. Condolences to his family.
Posted by: Bobak | May 01, 2009 at 11:48 PM
It seems his career began in 1996 at the Stratosphere.
Where did he perform from the ages of 20-40?
Anyone know?
Was he in variety shows in Las Vegas?
I seem to recall him working at the Nevada Palace and maybe in Palm Springs.
Posted by: Jack Wilson | May 02, 2009 at 12:52 AM
wow, that is very sad.
Posted by: MMAVu | May 03, 2009 at 12:01 AM