A veteran stage actor tragically collapsed and died in front of hundreds of shocked audience members during a performance. christmas carol.
Julian Arnold, 60, was performing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig and Banjo in Sunday night's production of Charles Dickens' classic festive production at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Canada. I was in an emergency situation.
Paramedics arrived at around 8:28 p.m., but tragically they were unable to revive Mr. Arnold, despite multiple attempts to resuscitate him.
His cause of death has not been disclosed, but According to the usa day.
The theater announced a tribute program to the star.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Julian Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theater,” the statement said.
“A valued member of the Edmonton theater community, Julian was a talented performer who graced our stages with his charisma and talent in countless productions, including A Christmas Carol.
“Julian's death is a great loss to his family, friends, colleagues at Carroll, Citadel staff and the Edmonton community he loved dearly.
“His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions and big hugs will be sorely missed.
On Wednesday night, The Citadel Theater updated its followers to thank them for the outpouring of support.
“We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from the community and nation for Julian Arnold, his family, friends, A Christmas Carol, and our Citadel team,” they wrote. There is.
The theater is also honoring Arnold's memory by dedicating this season's production. christmas carol To their “dear friends”.
epicfoodandepiclife was flooded with condolence comments on social media following the news of Arnold's death, saying, “Our deepest condolences go out to Julian's family and friends, past and present, and his Citadel family.''
Arnold graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1989 and also earned a Master of Arts in Directing from the same school in 2006.
He was also a founding member of the Free Will Players.
