Beloved actor dies on stage during Christmas Carol performance
An actor has died while performing on stage, where he was playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig and Banjo during a production of A Christmas Carol
by Jamie Roberts · The MirrorActor Julien Arnold has died after suffering a medical emergency while performing onstage.
The tragic incident occurred at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Canada on November 24. The 60-year-old was . He was playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig and Banjo in a production of A Christmas Carol.
It's reported Emergency responders arrived at the venue at around 8.28pm. Despite trying multiple resuscitation attempts, Julien sadly passed on location. The cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Following the tragic incident, the theatre released a lengthy statement in tribute to the star. It read: "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.
"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."
The statement continued: "His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions - and big hugs - will be deeply missed. In his honor, this season's run of A Christmas Carol is dedicated to his memory. We kindly ask for respect for his family's privacy during this difficult time. Your love, support, and well wishes are deeply appreciated."
Julien's wife, Sheiny Satanove, is the managing director of The Punctuate Theatre, and the company also paid tribute to the star. Their statement read: "Julien was a cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community whose warmth, talent, and generosity touched so many lives he left us 'as he lived — immersed in his passion for theatre."
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