Julien Arnold, the Canadian stage actor, has passed away while performing ‘A Christmas Carol’ on stage.
According to a statement from the Punctuate Theatre, where Sheiny Satanove, his wife, is the managing director, Arnold died on November 24.
The 60-year-old’s death occurred during an evening performance of the stage production at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta.
CBC News reported, citing a spokesperson for Alberta health services, that he died at the theater “despite resuscitation attempts” from paramedics.
The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
The theatre also paid tribute to the deceased actor, describing him as “a gifted performer” who was “loved dearly by the community”.
“It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the sudden passing of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theatre,” it reads.
“A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, 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.”
A fundraiser was also set up to assist his wife with costs “related to his passing, including funeral costs, rent, groceries, and time off work to grieve”.
Arnold grew up in Edmonton and studied at the University of Alberta. His career spanned decades in theater, performing in plays such as ‘The Taming of the Shrew,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’.