Updated December 3rd, 2023 at 20:22 IST
Euphoria, The Idol producer Kevin Turen's cause of death revealed
Kevin Turen, producer behind HBO's Euphoria and The Idol, passed away from the multiple heart ailments. This has been revealed in a medical examiner's report.
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Kevin Turen, the accomplished producer behind HBO's Euphoria and The Idol, breathed his last following multiple heart issues recently, as revealed by a medical examiner's report. The official cause of death included acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease, with coronary artery disease.
How did the tragic incident happen?
The tragic incident unfolded while Turen was driving his Tesla on a California freeway. His 10-year-old son somehow stopped the car and parked it on the side of the road. Later, Turen was immediately taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his health complications.
Turen's remarkable career spanned various notable projects, from producing Wassup Rockers to collaborating with Sam Levinson to produce Malcolm and Marie. His contributions were not limited to some projects, he extended to works like Waves and Arbitrage, The Birth of a Nation, Pieces of a Woman, 99 Homes, and Ti West’s X trilogy.
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Kevin Turen's son Edward issues a statement after father's death
Kevin's son, Edward Turen issued a statement on November 12, confirming his father's death. “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him,” Edward said in a statement shared with Deadline.
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Last month, Jay Penske, CEO of PMC and Kevin’s close friend, also said, “Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends."
"He was so proud of his children. He and his wife, Evelina, were resolved that their children grow up with great values and ensured they make a difference in the broader world,” he continued.
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“Our collective heart breaks for them, and we all feel such a profound sense of loss. We will miss Kevin so much, and this town lost one of its brightest rising stars today,” he added.
Kevin Turen also co-founded Little Lamb Productions. This is the same production house that produced the hit HBO show Euphoria. Kevin Turen is survived by his wife, Evelina, and their two sons. The names of the two sons are Jack and James.
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Published December 3rd, 2023 at 20:22 IST