An actor died while performing on stage. He was portraying the parts of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, and Banjo during a rendition of A Christmas Carol.
An actor died after experiencing a medical issue while playing onstage. On November 24, a sad occurrence occurred at Edmonton, Canada’s Citadel Theatre.
He was 60 years old. The actor was portraying Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, and Banjo in a production of A Christmas Carol.
It is alleged that emergency services arrived to the event about 8.28 p.m. Despite several attempts at resuscitation, Julien Arnold died on the scene. The reason of death has yet to be revealed.
Following the unfortunate occurrence, the theatre issued a lengthy statement paying tribute to the celebrity. It read: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic death of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and close friend of the Citadel Theatre.
“A beloved member of the Edmonton theatre community, Julien was a superb performer whose charisma and brilliance graced our stage in numerous plays, including A Christmas Carol. Julien’s death is a terrible loss for his family, friends, colleagues Carol company members, Citadel personnel, and the Edmonton city he adored.”
The statement said, “His presence brought pleasure, passion, and depth to every role, and his artistic talents – and giant hugs – will be greatly missed. This season’s production of A Christmas Carol is dedicated to his memory. Please respect his family’s privacy during this difficult time. Your love, support, and wishes are greatly appreciated.”
Sheiny Satanove, Julien’s wife, is the managing director of The Punctuate Theatre, which has also paid tribute to the actor. Their release stated: “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.”
After his passing, a GoFundMe page was created to help his wife. The campaign has now raised more than $55,000 in Canadian dollars (£31,000). It had originally set an aim of $75,000 Canadian dollars (£42,000). The organiser added that the money will be used to assist the actor’s widow with “costs related to his passing, including funeral costs, rent, groceries, and time off work to grieve.”
It indicated that more details on the memorial service would be provided later. Julien, who obtained a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from the University of Alberta in 1989, also received a master’s degree in directing from the same institution in 2006. He was also a founder member of the Free Will Players.
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