Actor Julien Arnold dies in the theater during the performance ‘A Christmas Carol’

Actor Julien Arnold died after suffering a medical emergency onstage while performing “A Christmas Carol” in Canada on Sunday.

The Canadian-born performer, 60, was halfway through the production at Edmonton’s Citadel Theater when he suddenly collapsed.

Paramedics arrived at the scene at 8:28 pm and attempted to revive the actor. Arnold died inside the theater, according to CBC news.

The cause of death has not been revealed.

Arnold had been playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig, Banjo and part of the ensemble in the festive production.

Citadel Theater executive director Jessie van Rijn and artistic director Daryl Cloran told the outlet that “Arnold will be deeply missed.”

“His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions and great hugs will be deeply missed,” they said.

Arnold was remembered as a “beloved member of the Edmonton theater community.”

“Julien was a gifted performer whose charisma and talent graced our stage in countless productions, including ‘A Christmas Carol,’” the theater wrote in a statement. on Instagram.

“Julien’s passing is a profound loss to his family, friends, Carol Company colleagues, Citadel staff and the Edmonton community he loved so much,” the statement concludes.

The score! The theater, where Arnold’s wife, Sheiny Satanove, serves as general director, also paid a heartfelt tribute. on Instagramsaying that the actor’s “warmth, talent and generosity touched many lives.”

His loved ones and fans raised nearly $40,000 to support Satanove following Arnold’s death.

The beloved actor grew up in Edmonton and completed his studies at the University of Alberta, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1989.

He later earned a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the university in 2006.

During his acting career, Arnold was a founding member of the Free Will Players, a company that produces the annual Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton.

Over the years, the actor starred in several productions, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Cocktails at Pam’s,” “The Ambassador’s Wives” and “The Scent of Compulsion.”