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Danny Gans, a legendary performer on the Las Vegas Strip for the past decade, died in his sleep early Friday, according to The Associated Press. He was
Gans was found dead about 3 a.m. by his wife, Julie, at their home in Henderson, Wynn Resorts spokesperson Jennifer Dunne told AP. The cause of his death was not available at press time. "All of us in the Mirage family are deeply saddened to learn of Danny's passing," said Scott Sibella, president of the Mirage, in a statement released through parent company MGM Mirage Inc. Gans performed at the Mirage for more than eight years and moved to the Encore Theater earlier this year. On Friday, the electronic marquee in front of the Encore posted his picture and a message reading, "Our friend forever, Danny Gans. 1956-2009." Steve Wynn, chief executive of Wynn Resorts, called Gans' death "a profoundly tragic event that leaves us all sad and speechless," according to AP. "The loss of Danny to his wife Julie, his children, Amy, Andrew and Emily is at this moment impossible to comprehend," Wynn said in a statement. Gans' manager, Chip Lightman, released a statement saying, "Danny has been my partner and dear friend for over 18 years. I will truly miss him," Lightman said. Gans was known for his impersonations of celebrities, notably including Tony Bennett, Al Pacino to Sarah Vaughan. He performed a one-man show, "Danny Gans on Broadway: The Man of Many Voices," in 1995 at the Neil Simon Theater in New York before returning to Las Vegas. This report is provided by MTV News
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