USS WaterWorld performer dies days after medical emergency while training

A 42-year-old man was taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he later died, said the police and the SCDF.

RWS did not provide any details about the individual, when he died, or the nature of the medical emergency in its statement on May 26.

“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,” said RWS executive vice-president of attractions and destination Lena Lee.

RWS had earlier said that the man was engaged by an appointed vendor for WaterWorld. The attraction is temporarily closed until Dec 31, 2026.

It added: “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.”

According to RWS’ website, the WaterWorld attraction is based on the 1995 movie of the same name, and has “a tidal wave of death-defying stunts, along with thrills and spills from real explosions of fire and water”.