- The producer’s father, Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s death in a statement to Deadline
- “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world will be less without him,” Edward Turen said in his statement
- Turen was only 44 at the time of his death, he left behind his wife Evelina and their children
The film and TV world is once again in mourning, with the sudden death of film and TV pride Kevin Turen, at just 44 years old.
The producer’s father, Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s death in a statement issued Deadline.
“Kevin was so incredibly special, this world will be less without him,” Edward Turen said in his statement.
Jay Penske, CEO of Deadline’s parent company PMC and a close personal friend of Turen, also released a statement.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske’s statement began.
RIP: The film and TV world is in mourning again, with the sudden passing of film and TV pride Kevin Turen, at just 44 years old
Statement: The producer’s father, Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s death in a statement to Deadline
‘He was so proud of his children. He and his wife, Evelina, were determined that their children would grow up with great values and ensure they made a difference in the wider world,” he added.
“Our collective hearts break for them, and we all feel such a deep sense of loss,” Penske continued.
“We will miss Kevin dearly, and this city lost one of its brightest rising stars today,” he concluded.
Turen was born in Manhattan and attended college