Legendary Las Vegas Performer Danny Gans Has Passed Away At Age 52

 

Legendary Las Vegas performer Danny Gans passed away in his sleep early this morning at the age of 52.  The cause of death was not immediately known.

Gans started out as a pro baseball player then later nabbed a small part in Bull Durham and has been in Vegas since 1996.

Last year Gans, who described himself as a “musical impressionist,”won 11 straight wins as Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year.  In February he moved his always sold-out Mirage show to his own theater at Steve Wynn’s Encore.

Wynn said in a statement:

“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, his children Amy, Andrew and 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.”

Our hearts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.