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Magician Roy Horn, of the famed Siegfried & Roy, died May 8, 2020 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The performer recently contracted COVID-19<\/a> and was reportedly recovering.<\/p>\n

On April 28, 2020, Horn’s publicist told ABC News he was “responding well to treatment” and “on the road to recovery.”<\/p>\n

Roy Horn’s representatives have attributed his death to “complications of COVID-19.” Roy Horn was 75.<\/p>\n

Here’s the official statement about the passing of Roy Horn.<\/p>\n

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The official sadness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

German performers Siegfried & Roy performed for 13 years at the Mirage, until Roy Horn was attacked by a 400-pound white tiger named Montecore on October 3, 2003, Horn’s 59th birthday. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The attack resulted in near-fatal injuries for Roy Horn, and even after his recovery, he had difficulty walking and talking.<\/p>\n

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Siegfried & Roy were in their element during Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Siegfried & Roy also performed at MGM Grand, Stardust and Frontier.<\/p>\n

Siegfried & Roy hold a place in Las Vegas history for being among the highest-paid entertainers in their day. Their contract at Mirage was reportedly worth $57.5 million-a-year.<\/p>\n

Siegfried & Roy also hold a place in the hearts of those who love Las Vegas and its colorful history.<\/p>\n

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It really doesn’t get more Vegas than Roy Horn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The rumor of the death of Roy Horn was first shared by @LasVegasLocally<\/a> on Twitter.<\/p>\n

Despite his career-ending injuries, Roy Horn continued to make public appearances and he’ll be missed by legions of magic fans. The legacy of Siegfried & Roy, of course, will live on.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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