He was the man of the moment in Hollywood. He was famous for recently producing the HBO series "Euphoria" and "The Idol." Kevin Turen died last weekend from a medical emergency while driving on a California highway, according to TMZ, confirming a report by The Hollywood Reporter and other U.S. media outlets.
The late producer's father, Edward Turen, and his close friend, Michael Heller, confirmed the news to the reference people site. Kevin was driving his 10-year-old son back from a tennis tournament on Sunday when the tragedy struck. According to the sources, Kevin's Tesla was on autopilot when he suffered a "medical emergency," and his son was able to steer the car to the side of the highway before calling for help. The successful producer was rushed to hospital. Kevin Turen was pronounced dead at the hospital where he had been admitted.
'Euphoria' Producer Kevin Turen Died After Medical Emergency While Driving | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/DxZCImoWnI
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 16, 2023
"Kevin was incredibly special, this world will be less without him," his father Edward said in a statement confirming his death, according to Deadline. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Cassian Elwes — producer of the Oscar-winning "Dallas Buyers Club" — paid tribute to Turen on X, formerly known as Twitter. "A good friend and true independent filmmaker passed away tonight too young. I'm so sad. Keep your loved ones close to you. Life is precious and fleeting," he wrote.
A good friend and true indie film maker died tonight too young. I'm so sad. Hold your love ones close. Life is precious and fleeting
— cassian elwes (@cassianelwes) November 13, 2023
Kevin Turen — born in New York City in 1979 and studied at Columbia University — co-founded Little Lamb Productions with "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson and his wife Ashley in 2018. Together, he and Levinson also produced the 2020 film "Pieces of a Woman," starring Vanessa Kirby, seen in "The Crown" and "Mission Impossible" and Shia LeBeouf.
Euphoria still in mourning
His death comes three months after the death of "Euphoria" actor Angus Cloud. Cloud was just 25 years old when he died at the family home in Oakland, California, on July 31 from an accidental drug overdose. A real curse for the award-winning series.
Jay Penske, Kevin's close friend and family, remembers the Hollywood professional as a good family man. "Despite his many successes in Hollywood, Kevin's greatest passion was his family and friends. 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 that they made a difference in the world at large." He is survived by his wife, Evelina, and two sons, Jack and James.
