Danny Gans

Died at home. His wife awoke just before 3:45 a.m. to find him unconscious and not breathing. 52 years old. Terrible, sad news. Our hearts go out to the family and his many friends, and to his associates at Wynn/Encore.

[ Photos above by BobbyG this afternoon. ]

Rest in peace, Sir.

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FROM KVBC NEWS 3

Danny Gans: Tireless champion of charities

Kendall Tenney reporting

It wasn't just Danny Gans's act that got attention, it was his generous spirit. Danny was passionate about helping other people...
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Yeah. I did not know him. But, my daughter Danielle knew him well. She is Executive Director of First Tee of Southern Nevada, and Danny was a major ongoing supporter. I shot this pic below during one of their fundraising golf tournaments. We shook hands briefly on the course that day.

See www.parteeforekids.com. Go to their photo gallery, you'll see a lot of shots I took for them, including one of Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns performing pro bono at their fundraising banquet. Just horribly sad that he is gone.

UPDATE: KNPR "STATE OF NEVADA" SEGMENT ON DANNY GANS

Chip Lightman, Danny Gans' Mgr
Doug Elfman, entertainment columnist, LVRJ
Steve Friess, freelance journalist, Vegas Happens Here
Mike Weatherford, entertainment reporter, LVRJ
John Katsilometes, columnist and entertainment writer, Greenspun media, on the sudden and mysterious death of entertainer Danny Gans at his home this morning.