Beloved actor Julien Arnold has tragically died suddenly after suffering an unexpected “medical emergency” on stage in the middle of a theater performance.
The 60-year-old actor collapsed suddenly while performing “A Christmas Carol” in Canada.
The Canadian-born performer was midway through the production at Edmonton’s Citadel Theater when he fell to the ground in front of the horrified audience.
Paramedics arrived on the scene at 8:28 p.m.
They desperately attempted to resuscitate the veteran actor but were unsuccessful.
Arnold died inside the theater, according to CBC News.
A cause of death has not been revealed.
Any other details regarding his death or health have been withheld from the public.
Arnold had been playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, and Banjo, and was a part of the ensemble in the festive production.
The Citadel Theater’s executive director, Jessie van Rijn, and artistic director, Daryl Cloran, told the outlet that Arnold will be “deeply missed.”
“His presence brought joy, heart, and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions — and big hugs — will be deeply missed,” they said.
Arnold was remembered as a “cherished member of the Edmonton theater community.”
In a statement on Instagram, the theater wrote:
“Julien was a gifted performer 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, fellow Carol company members, Citadel staff, and the Edmonton community he loved so dearly,” the statement concluded.
The Punctuate! Theater, where Arnold’s wife, Sheiny Satanove, serves as managing director, also paid heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
The statement said the actor’s “warmth, talent, and generosity touched so many lives.”
Loved ones and fans raised nearly $40,000 to support Satanove following Arnold’s death.
The beloved actor grew up in Edmonton.
He completed his studies at the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1989.
Arnold later earned a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the university in 2006.
During his acting career, Arnold was a founding member of the Free Will Players theater company.
The company produces the annual Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton.
Over the years, the actor starred in a slew of various productions, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Cocktails at Pam’s,” “The Ambassador’s Wives,” and “The Scent of Compulsion.”
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