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Franco Dragone | |
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| Born | 12 December 1952 Cairano, Italy |
| Died | 30 September 2022 (aged 69) Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, artistic director, theatre director |
| Website | www.dragone.com |
Franco Dragone (12 December 1952 – 30 September 2022) was an Italian-born Belgian theatre director. He was the founder and artistic director of Dragone, a creative company specializing in the creation of large-scale theatre shows. According to CNN, Dragone was "one of the key architects of Cirque du Soleil's unique theatrical style."[1] He was also known for his work with Celine Dion.[2]
Dragone died from a severe chest infection in Cairo, Egypt, on 30 September 2022 at the age of 69.[3]
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- ^ "Franco Dragone est décédé - in French". Le Soir. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.