Actor Julien Arnold dies throughout efficiency of “A Christmas Carol” in Canada

Canadian actor Julien Arnold died in the course of a efficiency of “A Christmas Carol” after experiencing a medical emergency. 

It is not clear what precipitated Arnold’s loss of life, however paramedics arrived at Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Canada at about 8:28 p.m., in line with the Canadian Broadcasting Company. Paramedics carried out resuscitation makes an attempt, however Arnold died within the theater. 

Arnold, 60, was enjoying the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig within the play, in line with the CBC. The play is predicated on Charles Dickens’ novel of the identical title. 

The theater stated in a press release on social media that Arnold was “a beloved actor and expensive pal,” in addition to a “cherished member of the Edmonton theatre neighborhood.” Arnold was a founding member of Free Will Gamers, a theater firm that produces an annual Shakespeare pageant, and had been a fixture of town’s theater neighborhood for years, in line with the CBC. 

The Citadel Theater stated the remainder of the run of “A Christmas Carol” could be devoted to his reminiscence. 

“Julien’s passing is a profound loss to his household, associates, fellow Carol firm members, Citadel workers, and the Edmonton neighborhood he liked so dearly,” the theater stated. “His presence introduced pleasure, coronary heart and depth to each position, and his creative contributions – and large hugs – might be deeply missed.” 

There might be some scheduling adjustments to the present’s run due to Arnold’s loss of life, in line with the CBC, and viewers members might be contacted by the theater.  

A GoFundMe has been created to help Arnold’s household. It has had raised about $42,000 as of Friday.