«It is with great sadness that I learn of the death of my dear friend and collaborator Franco Dragone. We have shared so many beautiful and great moments together through the A New Day adventure… His creativity, his professionalism, his ingenious way of bringing people together and making them dream will mark several generations of artists and artisans. I offer my most sincere condolences to his family, his loved ones and to all those who had the chance to cross his path. – Celine xx…“, entrusts Celine.
The director Franco Dragone died on Friday while in Cairo, Egypt. He died of cardiac arrest at the age of 69.
«Our hearts go out to his friends, family and the entire Dragone organization, wrote the management of Cirque du Soleil in a press release. His passing is a great loss not only for his loved ones, but also for the industry.»
Franco Dragone has signed in the past several flagship Cirque du Soleil productions such as Saltimbanco, Joy, Quidam et La Nouba.
We send our deepest condolences to Celine and the family of Franco Dragone in this more than painful moment.