Popular Canadian stage actor Julian Arnold unfortunately passed away at the age of 60 during a performance of A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta.
The incident took place when Arnold collapsed in the middle of the performance, prompting quick medical intervention. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
CBC, Alberta Health Services spokesperson, Kerry Williamson, stated that the stage actor died at the location after several resuscitation attempts.
Reacting to his passage in a statement, Jessie van Rijn, the Citadel Theatre’s executive director and Daryl Cloran, the artistic director, said: “His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role. His artistic contributions will be deeply missed.”
The Punctuate! Theater, where Arnold’s wife, Sheiny Satanove, serves as managing director, also paid heartfelt tribute on Instagram, saying the actor’s “warmth, talent, and generosity touched so many lives.”