Brian Turk, a character actor best known for his roles on Carnivàle and Beverly Hills, 90210, died Sept. 13 in Orange, California, following a year-long battle with cancer. He was 49.
His death was announced on a GoFundMe page that had been set up by friends to raise money for Turk’s medical treatment and two support his family (wife Emily Wu and an 8-year-old son).
Turk’s best known role was Gabriel the strongman on HBO’s Carnivàle. He played the character for the entire run of the 2003-2005 series.
Other series on Turk’s roster of credits include Wings, Two and a Half Men, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, Cybill, Nash Bridges, Boy Meets World and Criminal Minds, American Pie 2 and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. More significant roles include Spike on Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Tiny on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Bo Crowell on General Hospital.
His death was announced on a GoFundMe page that had been set up by friends to raise money for Turk’s medical treatment and two support his family (wife Emily Wu and an 8-year-old son).
Turk’s best known role was Gabriel the strongman on HBO’s Carnivàle. He played the character for the entire run of the 2003-2005 series.
Other series on Turk’s roster of credits include Wings, Two and a Half Men, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, Cybill, Nash Bridges, Boy Meets World and Criminal Minds, American Pie 2 and Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. More significant roles include Spike on Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Tiny on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Bo Crowell on General Hospital.
- 9/17/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Katarina Rostova is one scary individual.
That's the big takeaway from the official trailer for The Blacklist Season 7 which finds Red at the mercy of the villain.
“I don’t like this, Raymond,” Katarina tells a strung-up Red as one of her associates inserts an IV into his neck and starts draining blood from him.
“I can assure you that before we’re finished, you’re going to tell me everything I want to know.”
It's certainly an interesting direction because the other characters have no idea who is behind the abduction.
Related: Brian Turk, Beverly Hills, 90210 Star Dead at 49
Dembe confirms as much to a stunned Liz.
But Liz has proven time and time again to be resourceful, so it doesn't take her long to find out who is behind the kidnapping.
It's hard to imagine the series killing off James Spader's alter ego, but this show likes to play with expectations,...
That's the big takeaway from the official trailer for The Blacklist Season 7 which finds Red at the mercy of the villain.
“I don’t like this, Raymond,” Katarina tells a strung-up Red as one of her associates inserts an IV into his neck and starts draining blood from him.
“I can assure you that before we’re finished, you’re going to tell me everything I want to know.”
It's certainly an interesting direction because the other characters have no idea who is behind the abduction.
Related: Brian Turk, Beverly Hills, 90210 Star Dead at 49
Dembe confirms as much to a stunned Liz.
But Liz has proven time and time again to be resourceful, so it doesn't take her long to find out who is behind the kidnapping.
It's hard to imagine the series killing off James Spader's alter ego, but this show likes to play with expectations,...
- 9/16/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sad news out of Hollywood today.
Brian Turk has died following a battle with cancer.
He was 49.
Turk passed away on Friday, over a year after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
His death is said to be a result of complications with cancer.
A GoFundMe was set up back in July as the actor fought the disease.
It reads:
"Just over a year ago our dear friend, Brian Turk, was diagnosed with cancer."
"Being the selfless and private person that he is, Brian kept this quiet so as not to concern his family and friends.
"Brian has impacted so many of us in a positive way whether it be on the football field, at Mater Dei or USC, on stage or in our personal lives. He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration."
Related: Beverly Hills, 90210 Cast: Where Are They Now?
Born in May 1970 in Colorado,...
Brian Turk has died following a battle with cancer.
He was 49.
Turk passed away on Friday, over a year after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
His death is said to be a result of complications with cancer.
A GoFundMe was set up back in July as the actor fought the disease.
It reads:
"Just over a year ago our dear friend, Brian Turk, was diagnosed with cancer."
"Being the selfless and private person that he is, Brian kept this quiet so as not to concern his family and friends.
"Brian has impacted so many of us in a positive way whether it be on the football field, at Mater Dei or USC, on stage or in our personal lives. He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration."
Related: Beverly Hills, 90210 Cast: Where Are They Now?
Born in May 1970 in Colorado,...
- 9/16/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Carnivale” actor Brian Turk died on Friday following a battle with cancer. He was 49.
A representative for Turk confirmed his death to TheWrap Monday morning, saying his family “just asks that we respect their privacy during this time of loss.”
“Just over a year ago our dear friend, Brian Turk, was diagnosed with cancer,” reads the opening message on the “In Support of the Brian Turk Family” GoFundMe page. “Being the selfless and private person that he is, Brian kept this quiet so as not to concern his family and friends. Unfortunately, the cancer has now become terminal. Brian has impacted so many of us in a positive way whether it be on the football field, at Mater Dei or USC, on stage or in our personal lives. He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration.”
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A representative for Turk confirmed his death to TheWrap Monday morning, saying his family “just asks that we respect their privacy during this time of loss.”
“Just over a year ago our dear friend, Brian Turk, was diagnosed with cancer,” reads the opening message on the “In Support of the Brian Turk Family” GoFundMe page. “Being the selfless and private person that he is, Brian kept this quiet so as not to concern his family and friends. Unfortunately, the cancer has now become terminal. Brian has impacted so many of us in a positive way whether it be on the football field, at Mater Dei or USC, on stage or in our personal lives. He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration.”
Also Read: Fall TV 2019: Premiere Dates for...
- 9/16/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Hollywood has lost a star. Brian Turk, the star of HBO's 2003 show Carnivàle and many other hit series, has passed away, E! News can confirm. According to TMZ, the famed actor, who was diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago, died on Friday. He was only 49-years-old. The actor's rep told the outlet that his cancer diagnosis recently became terminal. Turk was mainly known for his role as Gabriel in the HBO series Carnivàle, where he starred in every episode since its debut. He also appeared in many television shows, including Two and a Half Men, Criminal Minds, General Hospital and countless others. He also made appearances in movies like Big Fat Liar, American Pie 2 and A.I....
- 9/16/2019
- E! Online
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