Actor Julien Arnold has died after collapsing on stage while performing in A Christmas Carol.
The 60-year-old Canadian stage actor was playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig and Banjo during an evening performance at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Canada, on Sunday when the emergency occurred.
While officials have not revealed the cause of his death, according to CBC News, which cited an Alberta Health Services representative, Arnold died at the theater “despite resuscitation attempts” by paramedics.
Punctuate Theatre—where his wife, Sheiny Satanove, is the managing director—released a tribute to Arnold on its Instagram account. Sharing a photo of Arnold and Satanove on their wedding day, the post referred to the actor as a “beloved friend” and “a gifted performer” who died as he lived—”immersed in his passion for theatre.”