Nina Pays Tribute To Cirque du Soleil Performer

The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev has paid tribute to the Cirque du Soleil performer who died after falling 50ft during a performance in Las Vegas.

It is believed that performer Sarah Guyard-Guillot fell when she slipped from the safety wire near to the end of the performance, according to the Las Vegas Sun.

Having heard the terrible news and wanting to share her condolences to the family, the actress, who plays Elena on the hit show, tweeted: "Shocked and saddened by the news of Cirque Du Soleil performer Sarah (Sassoon) Guyard's death. My condolences go to her family."

Nina has paid tribute to the Cirque du Soleil performer who passed away (WENN)

Following the shocking death of Guyard, a statement from Cirque was released. It read: "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is deeply saddened by the accidental death of Sarah (Sassoon) Guyard, artist on the production 'Ka,' that happened on Saturday, June 29, in Las Vegas.

"The artist's immediate family has been informed of the accident. Our thoughts are with her family and the entire Cirque du Soleil family."

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte added: "I am heartbroken. I wish to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family. We are all completely devastated with this news. Sassoon was an artist with the original cast of 'Ka' since 2006 and has been an integral part of our Cirque du Soleil tight family.

"We are reminded, with great humility and respect, how extraordinary our artists are each and every night. Our focus now is to support each other as a family."