Actor Julian Arnold died Sunday after suffering an emergency medical condition on stage during a presentation of “A Christmas Carol” in Canada.
The 60-year-old Canadian-born actor was in the middle of a production at Edmonton’s Citadel Theater when he suddenly collapsed.
Paramedics arrived at the scene at 8:28 pm and attempted to revive the actor. Arnold died inside the theater, According to CBC News,
No cause of death has been revealed.
Arnold was playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, banjo, and part of the ensemble in the festival production.
Citadel Theatre’s executive director, Jesse Van Rijn, and artistic director, Daryl Cloran, told the outlet that Arnold “will be greatly missed.”
He added, “His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions – and big hugs – will be deeply missed.”
Arnold was remembered as a “distinguished member of the Edmonton theater community.”
“Julian was a gifted performer whose charisma and talent graced our stage in countless productions, including ‘A Christmas Carol,'” the theater wrote in a statement. on Instagram,
The statement concluded, “Julian’s passing is a deep loss to his family, friends, fellow Carol Company members, Citadel staff and the Edmonton community he loved so much.”
Punctuation! The theater, where Arnold’s wife, Sheni Satanov, serves as managing director, also paid heartfelt tribute on InstagramSaying that the actor’s “warmth, talent and generosity touched many lives.”
Following Arnold’s death, his loved ones and fans raised approximately $40,000 to support Satanov.
The beloved actor grew up in Edmonton and completed his studies at the University of Alberta and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1989.
She later obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Direction from the university in 2006.
During his acting career, Arnold was a founding member of the Free Will Players – a company that organizes the annual Free Will Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton.
Over the years, the actor starred in several productions, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Cocktails at the Palm,” “The Ambassador’s Wives,” and “The Scent of Compulsion.”
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