Euphoria and X producer Kevin Turen died in November from cardiac dysfunction and heart disease, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office.
The producer’s cause of death was officially cited as acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease, with the medical examiner also reporting coronary artery atherosclerosis as a significant contributing factor. The manner of death was determined to be of natural causes.
According to TMZ, which was first to report Turen’s cause of death, the producer experienced a medical emergency while driving on a California freeway Nov. 12 before being taken to the hospital, where he died. Edward Turen told The Los Angeles Times that Kevin had been driving back from a tennis tournament with his 10-year-old son in the car.
“Jack looked over and his dad had fainted, he thought, at the wheel,” Edward told the L.A. Times. “He had the presence of mind to undo his seat belt,...
The producer’s cause of death was officially cited as acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease, with the medical examiner also reporting coronary artery atherosclerosis as a significant contributing factor. The manner of death was determined to be of natural causes.
According to TMZ, which was first to report Turen’s cause of death, the producer experienced a medical emergency while driving on a California freeway Nov. 12 before being taken to the hospital, where he died. Edward Turen told The Los Angeles Times that Kevin had been driving back from a tennis tournament with his 10-year-old son in the car.
“Jack looked over and his dad had fainted, he thought, at the wheel,” Edward told the L.A. Times. “He had the presence of mind to undo his seat belt,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Turen, the producer of HBO shows Euphoria and The Idol, died from multiple heart issues, according to a medical examiner’s report.
The official cause of death was acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease, with coronary artery disease also cited.
Turen was driving his Tesla on a California freeway when stricken. His 10-year-old son managed to stop the car and take it to the side of the road. Turen was then taken to the hospital and died there.
Turen first produced Larry Clark’s Wassup Rockers, and later went on to work with Sam Levinson to produce Malcolm and Marie, Trey Shultz’s Waves, Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation, Kornel Mondruczo’s Pieces of a Woman, Ramin Bahrani’s 99 Homes, and Ti West’s X trilogy.
The 44-year-old producer is survived by his wife, Evelina, and his two sons, Jack and James.
The official cause of death was acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease, with coronary artery disease also cited.
Turen was driving his Tesla on a California freeway when stricken. His 10-year-old son managed to stop the car and take it to the side of the road. Turen was then taken to the hospital and died there.
Turen first produced Larry Clark’s Wassup Rockers, and later went on to work with Sam Levinson to produce Malcolm and Marie, Trey Shultz’s Waves, Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation, Kornel Mondruczo’s Pieces of a Woman, Ramin Bahrani’s 99 Homes, and Ti West’s X trilogy.
The 44-year-old producer is survived by his wife, Evelina, and his two sons, Jack and James.
- 12/2/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Michele Civetta is the director of feature films “Agony” and “The Gateway” and music videos for Lou Reed, Sean Lennon, and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
We came from a generation…
With aspirations of what cinema is as an art form, what it can do to provoke change, illuminate dreams of individual stories, and propel cultural narratives. Inspired by the American New Wave of Cinema, living under the banner of the Cahiers du Cinema auteur theory, a world where writers, directors, and producers created stories in the emerging screen revolution colliding between world cinema and the 90s independent film boom. Looking inside the cinematic kaleidoscope, imagining how to penetrate the dream factory, Kevin Turen was born to be a maverick as he surmounted this unpaved road for our generation of friends and filmmaking talent. As New York City Kids, we crossed the threshold into our professional years. Kevin helped out...
We came from a generation…
With aspirations of what cinema is as an art form, what it can do to provoke change, illuminate dreams of individual stories, and propel cultural narratives. Inspired by the American New Wave of Cinema, living under the banner of the Cahiers du Cinema auteur theory, a world where writers, directors, and producers created stories in the emerging screen revolution colliding between world cinema and the 90s independent film boom. Looking inside the cinematic kaleidoscope, imagining how to penetrate the dream factory, Kevin Turen was born to be a maverick as he surmounted this unpaved road for our generation of friends and filmmaking talent. As New York City Kids, we crossed the threshold into our professional years. Kevin helped out...
- 11/21/2023
- by Michele Civetta
- Indiewire
Tragic new details have emerged in the sudden death of Euphoria and The Idol producer Kevin Turen.
If you don’t know, the 44-year-old producer died suddenly over the weekend, leaving behind his wife Evelina, and two sons, Jack and James.
Keep reading to find out more…
His dad, Edward Turen, and close friend, Michael Heller, spoke to TMZ and said he suffered a medical emergency while driving with ten-year-old son.
They were in his Tesla when the medical emergency occurred. It was on autopilot, and the young child was able to navigate the car to the side of the road before calling 911. He was rushed to the hospital, and tragically passed.
While drugs and alcohol were ruled out as factors in his death, a cause of death has yet to be determined.
Our thoughts are with Kevin‘s loved ones during this time. Rip.
If you don’t know, the 44-year-old producer died suddenly over the weekend, leaving behind his wife Evelina, and two sons, Jack and James.
Keep reading to find out more…
His dad, Edward Turen, and close friend, Michael Heller, spoke to TMZ and said he suffered a medical emergency while driving with ten-year-old son.
They were in his Tesla when the medical emergency occurred. It was on autopilot, and the young child was able to navigate the car to the side of the road before calling 911. He was rushed to the hospital, and tragically passed.
While drugs and alcohol were ruled out as factors in his death, a cause of death has yet to be determined.
Our thoughts are with Kevin‘s loved ones during this time. Rip.
- 11/16/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kevin Turen, a producer on “Euphoria,” “The Idol,” and Ti West’s “X” trilogy,” died over the weekend. He was 44. A cause of death is not yet known.
Jay Penske, CEO of Variety‘s parent company Penske Media Corporation, was a close friend of Turen’s and released a statement on his passing.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske said. “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. 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.”
Turen was known for working alongside Sam Levinson and Ashley Levinson, having co-founded Little Lamb Productions...
Jay Penske, CEO of Variety‘s parent company Penske Media Corporation, was a close friend of Turen’s and released a statement on his passing.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske said. “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. 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.”
Turen was known for working alongside Sam Levinson and Ashley Levinson, having co-founded Little Lamb Productions...
- 11/13/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Turen, who produced HBO shows like Euphoria and The Idol, has suddenly passed away at the age of 44.
Initial reports say he died suddenly over the weekend and leaves behind his wife, Evelina, and two sons, Jack and James.
Keep reading to find out more…
His dad, Edward Turen, released a statement (via Deadline) that read, “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him.”
As of right now, a cause of death has not been revealed. We will update this article if we learn any more information.
Other works he produced include Irma Vep, Pieces of a Woman, and the X trilogy.
Our thoughts are with Kevin‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time. Rip.
Initial reports say he died suddenly over the weekend and leaves behind his wife, Evelina, and two sons, Jack and James.
Keep reading to find out more…
His dad, Edward Turen, released a statement (via Deadline) that read, “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him.”
As of right now, a cause of death has not been revealed. We will update this article if we learn any more information.
Other works he produced include Irma Vep, Pieces of a Woman, and the X trilogy.
Our thoughts are with Kevin‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time. Rip.
- 11/13/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kevin Turen, producer of films “Arbitrage” and “X” and HBO shows “Euphoria” and “The Idol,” has died, according to multiple media reports. He was 44.
His death was confirmed Sunday evening by Penske Media Corp. CEO Jay Penske. No cause was given.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske, a close friend of Turen’s, said in a statement to THR, Deadline and other Pmc outlets. “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. 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.”
Turen co-founded Little Lamb Productions, producer of nine-time Emmy winner “Euphoria,...
His death was confirmed Sunday evening by Penske Media Corp. CEO Jay Penske. No cause was given.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske, a close friend of Turen’s, said in a statement to THR, Deadline and other Pmc outlets. “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. 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.”
Turen co-founded Little Lamb Productions, producer of nine-time Emmy winner “Euphoria,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Turen’s credits include ’Pieces Of A Woman’, ‘Waves’ and ’The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’.
Kevin Turen, the US producer of Ti West’s X horror film franchise and TV shows Euphoria and The Idol, has died aged 44, according to reports from US media.
Turen’s father confirmed his death over the weekend, with the cause of death not known at this time.
The New York native worked closely with Sam and Ashley Levinson, together founding Little Lamb Productions, the outfit behind HBO’s hugely successful drama Euphoria and Netflix films Pieces Of A Woman, starring Vanessa Kirby, and...
Kevin Turen, the US producer of Ti West’s X horror film franchise and TV shows Euphoria and The Idol, has died aged 44, according to reports from US media.
Turen’s father confirmed his death over the weekend, with the cause of death not known at this time.
The New York native worked closely with Sam and Ashley Levinson, together founding Little Lamb Productions, the outfit behind HBO’s hugely successful drama Euphoria and Netflix films Pieces Of A Woman, starring Vanessa Kirby, and...
- 11/13/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Kevin Turen, a producer on HBO’s Euphoria and The Idol and Ti West’s X, Pearl and MaXXXine, has died. He was 44.
A spokesperson for Penske Media Corp., the parent company of The Hollywood Reporter, confirmed Turen’s death. No other details were immediately available.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Jay Penske, CEO of Pmc and a close friend of Turen, said in a statement. “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. 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.”
Turen was closely associated with Sam and Ashley Levinson. The trio co-founded Little Lamb Productions,...
A spokesperson for Penske Media Corp., the parent company of The Hollywood Reporter, confirmed Turen’s death. No other details were immediately available.
“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Jay Penske, CEO of Pmc and a close friend of Turen, said in a statement. “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. 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.”
Turen was closely associated with Sam and Ashley Levinson. The trio co-founded Little Lamb Productions,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Turen, producer of Euphoria and The Idol, has died. He was 44.
Turen died suddenly over the weekend. His cause of death is not known at this time. The producer is survived by his wife, Evelina, and his two sons, Jack and James.
His father Edward Turen said in a statement Sunday night: “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him.”
Turen first produced Larry Clark’s Wassup Rockers and later went on to work with Sam Levinson and produce Malcolm and Marie, Trey Shultz’s Waves, Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation, Kornel Mondruczo’s Pieces of a Woman, Ramin Bahrani’s 99 Homes and Ti West’s X trilogy.
Turen’s work in television included Levinson’s Euphoria and The Idol as well as Olivier Assayas’a Irma Vep.
Jay Penske, CEO of Deadline’s parent...
Turen died suddenly over the weekend. His cause of death is not known at this time. The producer is survived by his wife, Evelina, and his two sons, Jack and James.
His father Edward Turen said in a statement Sunday night: “Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him.”
Turen first produced Larry Clark’s Wassup Rockers and later went on to work with Sam Levinson and produce Malcolm and Marie, Trey Shultz’s Waves, Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage, Nate Parker’s The Birth of a Nation, Kornel Mondruczo’s Pieces of a Woman, Ramin Bahrani’s 99 Homes and Ti West’s X trilogy.
Turen’s work in television included Levinson’s Euphoria and The Idol as well as Olivier Assayas’a Irma Vep.
Jay Penske, CEO of Deadline’s parent...
- 11/13/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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