Universal Studios Singapore performer dies after medical emergency during stunt training

SINGAPORE, May 27 — A performer involved in the WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Singapore has died after suffering a medical emergency during a training session last week, according to Singapore media reports.

Resorts World Sentosa confirmed the death yesterday, saying it was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of a WaterWorld performer and send our condolences to the family, our show vendor and his fellow performers during this very difficult time,” Resorts World Sentosa executive vice-president of attractions and destination experience Lena Lee said in a statement cited by Singapore-based media organisation AsiaOne.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it received a call for assistance at about 10.35am at 30 Sentosa Gateway, the address of Universal Studios Singapore.

He later died in the Singapore General Hospital.

Police said investigations are ongoing, but preliminary findings do not point to foul play, according to The Straits Times.

An RWS spokesman previously said fellow performers noticed the man was in distress during the training session and immediately stepped in to assist him.

RWS also said the performer had been engaged through an appointed vendor for the WaterWorld attraction.

“Safety is our priority. Training is conducted with safety protocols in place, and we are reviewing the circumstances of the incident together with the performer’s employer,” the company said.

According to the resort’s website, the WaterWorld live-action stunt show is inspired by the 1995 film of the same name and features “a tidal wave of death-defying stunts, along with thrills and spills from real explosions of fire and water”.

The attraction is currently listed as temporarily closed until December 31, 2026, although reports said the closure is unrelated to the incident.

المصدر: Malay Mail