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In some positive Las Vegas news Siegfried Fischbacher officially opened the newly named Siegfried & Roy Drive last week in Las Vegas. The road is the one that guests turn off from the Vegas Strip when they arrive at The Mirage.

Sadly Roy Horn passed away 8th May 2020 at the age of 75 due to complications from Coronavirus. The illusionists were best known for their white lions and tigers at the Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from 1st February 1990 until October 3rd 2003.

“I’m touched by this honor and I know Roy, if he were here, would love to see our names permanently placed above The Strip,” said Siegfried. “The Mirage was our performance home for so many years and this city has always meant so much to both of us.”

The drive was opened as part of the publicity around the re-opening of The Mirage after it was closed for 5 months due to the Coronavirus.

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle, said, “Siegfried & Roy helped us launch The Mirage and it is fitting their legacy helps us reopen today. Their incredible show played a tremendous role putting The Mirage on the map. Today, we put them on the Las Vegas map, forever.”