Veteran stage actor Julien Arnold passed away at the age of 60 during a performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The theater announced his sudden death on their official Instagram page, describing him as a beloved actor and dear friend. Arnold was a gifted performer whose charisma and talent graced their stage in many productions. His passing was described as a profound loss to his family, friends, fellow company members, Citadel staff, and the Edmonton community. The cause of death has not been announced, but Arnold reportedly experienced a medical emergency on stage while playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig.
Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but he passed away in the theater. The Citadel Theatre expressed deep appreciation for the love, support, and well wishes from their followers and asked for respect for Arnold’s family’s privacy during this difficult time. In honor of his memory, the theatre dedicated the rest of the season’s run of “A Christmas Carol” to him. Arnold’s presence, joy, heart, and artistic contributions will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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