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 assista...