Actor Julien Arnold Died On Stage During 'A Christmas Carol' Performance

Veteran stage actor Julien Arnold died suddenly in the middle of a performance on Sunday, November 24. A Christmas Carol, After experiencing a medical emergency. He died after collapsing on stage during an evening performance of the stage production at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, according to the theatre.

The cause of death was not disclosed. CBC News He died in the theater “despite attempts at resuscitation” by paramedics, according to an Alberta Health Services spokesperson. He was 60 years old, the Edmonton Journal reported.

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Theater announces Arnold’s death In the statement made on Instagram.

“We are saddened to share the news of the sudden death of beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theatre, Julien Arnold. A beloved member of the Edmonton theater community, Julien was a talented actor whose charisma and talent graced our stage in countless productions, including A Christmas Carol.

“Julien’s passing is a profound loss to his family, friends, Carol corporate members, Citadel staff and the Edmonton community he loved so much. His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role; Their artistic contributions and embrace will be greatly missed.”

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The theater said the remaining performances of A Christmas Carol will be dedicated to the actor who starred in the productions. The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, And Once.

He played the roles of Arnold, Marley and Mr. Fezziwig. A Christmas Carol, According to Citadel’s game listing.

Arnold grew up in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Biography at Canadian Theater Encyclopedia,

He was a founding member of the Free Will Players, a non-profit, professional theater company that produces the Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton, Alberta each summer.

A. fundraiser established “to support his wife with expenses related to his death, including funeral expenses, rent, food, and time off from work to grieve.”

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