Entertainment News Desk – Bad news has arrived from Canada. In fact, actor Julian Arnold died during the performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Citadel Theater. The tragic incident happened last Sunday while Arnold was performing on stage. According to sources, he was putting on an act during this presentation. Julian Arnold was 59 years old. Apart from this role, he has also been seen in many other important roles.
Fans shocked by actor’s death
According to the Citadel Theater, the medical team was immediately called to the scene and tried their best to save the actor’s life, but they were unable to save his life. The Citadelle Theater confirmed the actor’s death on its Instagram account, without the cause being revealed. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the sudden passing of our beloved actor and theater family member, Julian Arnold,” wrote the Citadel Theater. He was a valued member of Edmonton’s theater community whose talent and charm graced our stages in many great productions. Julian’s departure is a great loss for us.
The actors were known for these plays
Julian Arnold was known in the theater world for his image and his many memorable roles. There was a unique balance between deep sensitivity and humor in his acting. Besides directing “A Christmas Carol”, he also played important roles in many major plays like “Twelfth Night”, “The Magician of Oz”, “The Bee and the Beast”, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. His contributions have been appreciated not only by the Citadel Theatre, but also by Edmonton’s theater community. Following the actor’s death, the Citadel Theater announced that this season of “A Christmas Carol” would be dedicated to the memory of Julian Arnold. Additionally, a GoFundMe page has also been set up to help his family during this difficult time.
Julian Arnold receives the “Sterling Award”
Julian Arnold was born in Edmonton and educated at the University of Alberta. He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1989 and a Masters in Directing in 2006. He was also a founding member of a theater company called the Free Will Players, which organizes the Free Will Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton each year. Apart from this, he also founded his own company “Atlas Theater Collective”. His hard work and dedication have earned him numerous awards, including the Sterling Award he received for his performance at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.
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