Franco Dragone dies at 69 - in pictures


  • Franco Dragone, creator of 'La Perle' at the show's world premiere in Dubai on September 13, 2017. Getty
    Franco Dragone, creator of 'La Perle' at the show's world premiere in Dubai on September 13, 2017. Getty
  • 'La Perle' is Dubai's first permanent stage show. Photo: La Perle
    'La Perle' is Dubai's first permanent stage show. Photo: La Perle
  • 'La Perle' runs at Al Habtoor City. Photo: La Perle
    'La Perle' runs at Al Habtoor City. Photo: La Perle
  • Motorcyclists defy gravity during an act in 'La Perle'. Photo: La Perle
    Motorcyclists defy gravity during an act in 'La Perle'. Photo: La Perle
  • 'La Perle' is an interactive theatre experience that features a cast of 65 international artists. Photo: La Perle
    'La Perle' is an interactive theatre experience that features a cast of 65 international artists. Photo: La Perle
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, waves at children during their performance at 'Le Perle' in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, waves at children during their performance at 'Le Perle' in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • A behind-the-scenes look at 'La Perle' acrobats preparing to perform. Victor Besa / The National
    A behind-the-scenes look at 'La Perle' acrobats preparing to perform. Victor Besa / The National
  • Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, right, chairman of Al Habtoor Group, and Franco Dragone at the world premiere. Getty
    Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, right, chairman of Al Habtoor Group, and Franco Dragone at the world premiere. Getty
  • 'The House of Dancing Water' by the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group at the City of Dreams in Macau, China, in August 2010. EPA
    'The House of Dancing Water' by the Franco Dragone Entertainment Group at the City of Dreams in Macau, China, in August 2010. EPA
  • General view of Brussels' Grand-Place during the 'Chapeau Europa' show celebrating the start of Belgium's presidency of the European Union, on July 9, 2001. The show was choreographed by Franco Dragone. Reuters
    General view of Brussels' Grand-Place during the 'Chapeau Europa' show celebrating the start of Belgium's presidency of the European Union, on July 9, 2001. The show was choreographed by Franco Dragone. Reuters
  • Celine Dion after the premiere of her 'A New Day...' residency, created by Franco Dragone, right, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, in March 2003. Reuters
    Celine Dion after the premiere of her 'A New Day...' residency, created by Franco Dragone, right, at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, in March 2003. Reuters