opposite ends of the wire, which measured long and was suspended between 1 Times Square and 2 Times Square. The stunt was broadcast live on ABC and marked Lijana's return to her first live performance since her accident. For the stunt, both Wallendas used safety harnesses, despite the family's long-standing objection to the use of safety devices. Although, unlike in Nik Wallenda's earlier Niagara Falls walk, they were not required, he admitted he felt the use of a harness was important for Lijana's first high-wire walk since her 2017 fall. Carla Wallenda, the last surviving child of the founder of the troupe, died in Sarasota, Florida, on March 6, 2021, at the age of 85. Notable family members Karl Wallenda (21 January 1905 – 22 March 1978) was the founder and leader of the group until he fell to his death in 1978. He was 73. Nikolas (Nik) and Erendira Wallenda, Karl's great-grandson and his wife, performed with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus until its last performance in 2017. He is a seventh generation Wallenda. Erendira comes from the Flying Vasquez family of trapeze artists. They have three children; sons, Yanni and Amadaos, and daughter, Evita Wallenda, who are also learning the family trade. Family tree In popular culture In 1978, The Great Wallendas, a made-for-TV movie about the family, aired. See also Tightrope walking Circus Flora References Further reading Morris, R. 1976. Wallenda: A Biography of Karl Wallenda. Chatham, New York: Sagarin Press. External links Flying Wallendas History. Horwedel, L. Reflection: Carla Wallenda. Accessed - July 6, 2008. Gianni DeVincent-Hayes wrote a book on the Wallendas. Her papers can be found at the University of Maryland Libraries. American families Circus families