Tragedy as actor dies on stage in front of audience during A Christmas Carol performance

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An actor tragically passed away after experiencing a medical emergency while performing onstage at the Citadel Theater in Edmonton, Canada on November 24.

Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley, Mr. Fezziwig and Banjo in a production of A Christmas Carol when the incident occurred.Emergency responders arrived at the venue around 8.28pm, but despite their best efforts, Arnold sadly died at the scene.

The cause of death is yet to be disclosed.Following the tragic event, the theatre released a heartfelt statement: "It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the sudden passing of Julien Arnold, a beloved actor and dear friend of the Citadel Theatre." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. They described him as a "cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community" whose "presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role".

The statement also revealed that this season's run of A Christmas Carol would be dedicated to his memory, reports the Mirror.