Celine Dion on Danny Gans

Celine Dion on Danny Gans
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Celine Dion is speaking out on the death of her friend, Vegas legend Danny Gans.

"I'm very, very sad, and completely shocked to hear the news about Danny," she said in a statement to "The Insider" on Friday. "[My husband] Rene and I have loved him very much since the first time we saw him and met him at the Rio in 1997. Not only was he the best in his field, but he was such a kind and loving person. About a month before my last show at Caesars, Danny and his wife Julie, and their daughters came to see us. We talked and laughed for over an hour. I can't believe he's not with us anymore, and our heart goes out to his family. I wish them God's strength."

Published 5/1/09 by the Insider

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  • condolence to Celine's friend, Danny Gans. -Marecris, 13, Philippines
    Anonymous 5/23/09 Reply
  • I had just saw Danny at the Celine concert in St. Louis, MO in February. He was outstanding! I was planning on going to Vegas to see him again... he was so aweasome and will be greatly missed!
    amyt428 5/4/09 Reply
  • Danny Gans was an incredible showman. I have seen him many times in Vegas and I could always tell he just loved what he was doing. His shows were down with real class. He touched every emotion in me when I saw him preform. This man was truly blessed...
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • I am so very sad over the loss of Danny Gans. I have seen him three times in Vegas, and everytime I saw his show he'd seem to get better and better. He was an incredible and he will be missed my many who came to love him.
    Anonymous 5/3/09 Reply
  • My husband and I went to see Danny Gans in Vegas for our 25th wedding anniversary, it was the best show we had ever seen, our hearts go out to Danny his wife and children.
    God Bless you Danny you will be greatly missed!
    Sharon and Michael Perrotta
    Anonymous 5/2/09 Reply
  • PRESS STATEMENT FROM FELLOW LAS VEGAS IMPRESSIONIST:


    Danny Gans was a fantastic performer and will be missed by me and millions of other fans. My heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends who, along with his faith were the core of his...
    Anonymous 5/2/09 Reply
  • What happen to Danny Gan's how did he die?
    It was so sad to hear of his death, I went to see him in Las vegas twice. He was great. My prayers go out to his family.
    Anonymous 5/2/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 5/1/09 Reply
  • 1997: Titanic Year:)
    NeverLetGo 5/1/09 Reply