On Sunday, November 24, during a performance of the play A Christmas Carol at the theater, actor Julien Arnold collapsed on stage. He was 60 years old and could not be resuscitated, as reported by the Canadian press.
It was a tragic scene that spectators at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton (Canada) witnessed last Sunday, November 24. Come to attend the performance of the play A Christmas Carolthe public witnessed the death of the actor Julien Arnold. As reported by the Hollywood Reporter as well as CBC News, he collapsed on stage at the age of 60. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to try to resuscitate him, to no avail. The sad news was announced on the theater's Instagram account, without specifying the exact causes of Julien Arnold's death.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theater. A valued member of Edmonton's theater community, Julien was a talented performer whose charisma and talent graced our stage in countless productions, including A Christmas Carol. Julien's passing is a profound loss for his family, his friends, the other members of Carol's troupe, the staff of the Citadel Theater and the Edmonton community that he loved so much. His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions – and his big hugs – will be deeply missed”, Internet users were able to read. In the comments, many paid tribute to this illustrious actor who left an indelible mark on all those who knew him.
A fundraiser has been opened to finance the funeral of Julien Arnold
Julien Arnold had also played in The Wizard of Oz, Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast, Make Mine Love, One Man, Two Guvnors, Reason and feelings, Evangeline, Spamalotet Travels With My Aunt . The Citadel Theater added that the remainder of the seasonA Christmas Carol will be dedicated to Julien Arnold. UA GoFundMe page has also been openedin order to help his widow Sheiny pay the costs related to his funeral. For the moment, the latter has not spoken publicly about the sudden death of her husband.
