Arnold reportedly suffered a medical emergency while performing during a Christmas Carol at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre.
According to CBC, Alberta Health Services spokesperson, Kerry Williamson, stated that Arnold died at the location after multiple resuscitation attempts.
Reacting to his passage in a statement, Jessie van Rijn, the Citadel Theatre’s executive director and Daryl Cloran, the artistic director, said “His presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role. His artistic contributions will be deeply missed.”