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
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."
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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
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