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The magician Roy Horn, better known as part of the Las Vegas Siegfried & Roy duo, died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus.
The artist tested positive for COVID-19 last month and was said to “respond well to treatment.”
Horn and Siegfried Fischbacher were recognized worldwide for their Las Vegas shows featuring white lions and tigers.
In a statement, Fischbacher said: “Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend.
“From the moment we met, I knew that Roy and I together would change the world. There could be no Siegfried without Roy, nor Roy without Siegfried.”
Roy Horn (R) and Siegfried Fischbacher were recognized worldwide for their shows in Las Vegas
“Roy was a fighter his entire life, including for the past few days. I sincerely thank the team of doctors, nurses, and staff at Mountain View Hospital who heroically worked against this insidious virus that ultimately took Roy’s life.”
Horn and Fischbacher, both Germans, launched their Las Vegas show at the Mirage in 1990, performing elaborate tricks alongside the animals.
However, the act was undone in October 2003 when a tiger named Roy ripped Roy apart during a live performance.
The attack cut his spine, caused severe blood loss, and inflicted several critical injuries, permanently affecting his ability to move, walk, and speak.
