Tancrède Melet was born in 1983, in Meurthe-et-Moselle and died on January 5, 2016.

He was a French tightrope walker.

Melet grew up in Hérault before becoming an engineer.

Tancrede studied engineering as a profession for four years before leaving in 2008 to indulge in sports alongside Julien Millot.

They began with the slackline and more particularly an elevated version of the Highline.

After a few years, he engaged in the performing arts.

Melet was the co-creator of the group flying frenchies that combines artists, sportsmen, and engineers.

During his preparation for a show, he went on the hot air balloon, On January 5, 2016, he fell and died.

Tancrède Melet passed away at 32 yrs old.