Died On This Date (May 1, 2009) Danny Gans / Las Vegas Entertainer
themusicsover Danny Gans
October 25, 1956 – May 1, 2009
A long time headliner in Las Vegas, Danny Gans was known as “The Man of Many Voices.” Before he went into entertainment, Gans played baseball for the Durham Bulls, but an injury derailed his sports career so he set his sights on Broadway where he perfected his one man show. In 1996, he moved to Las Vegas, starting at the Stratosphere. He eventually moved his show to the Rio, the Mirage, the Encore, and most recently, the Encore. The sign advertising his show is reportedly the largest free-standing marquee in the world. In 1992, Gans portrayed Dean Martin in the CBS miniseries, Sinatra. Danny Gans died unexpectedly at the age of 52. Reports indicate that Gans died of an accidental reaction to prescribed medications he was taking.