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Roy Horn tributes pour in from celebrities, politicians, fans

Celebrities from across the nation responded to Roy Horn’s death on Friday in Las Vegas.

The famed illusionist died of complications from COVID-19 at the age of 75.

Politicians and entertainers alike offered heartfelt tributes.

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, who have butted heads in recent weeks, mourned Horn in unison Friday.

Wayne Newton, who along with Siegfried & Roy, was synonymous with Las Vegas entertainment, also sent condolences.

Las Vegas’ most famous redhead said he was lucky to know Horn and shared a story about sitting next to Siegfried and Roy at a Shirley Bassey concert.

Local contemporaries Penn Jillette, Murray Sawchuck and Criss Angel shared fond memories of Horn as did Arnold Schwarzenegger and David Hasselhoff.

The tributes did not end there.

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