{"id":83455,"date":"2023-11-14T19:09:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=83455"},"modified":"2023-11-14T19:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:09:33","slug":"kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Euphoria&#8217; Producer Kevin Turen Dies at 44"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_83456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83456\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83456\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Turen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 02: Producer Kevin Turen attends a special screening of &#8220;99 Homes&#8221; on September 2, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"presented-response-container ng-tns-c530209208-438\">\n<div class=\"response-container-content ng-tns-c530209208-438\">\n<div class=\"response-content ng-trigger ng-trigger-responsePopulation ng-tns-c530209208-438\">\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"4:1-4:158\">The entertainment industry is in mourning the passing of Kevin Turen, a gifted producer who had made significant contributions to the world of film and television. Turen, best known for his work on HBO&#8217;s critically acclaimed series <em>Euphoria<\/em> and <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/lily-rose-depp-the-weeknd-series-teaser\/\">the 2023\u00a0<em>The Idol<\/em><\/a>, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:101\">Born and raised in New York City, Turen developed a passion for storytelling early on. He pursued his dreams at Columbia University, where he studied cinema, and upon graduation, embarked on a successful career in the film industry.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:323\">Turen&#8217;s producing credits span a diverse range of genres, showcasing his versatility and keen eye for talent. He produced the award-winning indie drama <em>Wassup Rockers<\/em> in 2005, marking his entry into the industry. His work continued to impress, with credits including the horror films <em>X<\/em> and <em>Pearl<\/em>, directed by Ti West.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83458\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83458\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Turen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; JANUARY 05: (L-R) Eric Dane, Colman Domingo, Zendaya, Sam Levinson, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Angus Cloud, Maude Apatow, Dominic Fike and Austin Abrams attend HBO&#8217;s &#8220;Euphoria&#8221; Season 2 Photo Call at Goya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:129\">Turen&#8217;s true breakthrough came with his involvement in <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/who-plays-faye-euphoria-meet-actress-chloe-cherry\/\">the HBO series <em>Euphoria<\/em><\/a>, a gritty and raw portrayal of teenage life. His contributions to the show&#8217;s production were instrumental in its success, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:267\">Beyond his professional accomplishments, Turen was known for his warm personality, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering support for his colleagues. He was a beloved member of the entertainment industry, and his passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83457\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83457\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Turen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BEVERLY HILLS, CA &#8211; FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Turen attends Andrew Levitas Art Opening at Karen Lynne Gallery on February 21, 2007 in Beverly Hills, CA. (Photo by Patrick McMullan\/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:367\">Kevin Turen passed away on Sunday, November 12. His legacy will live on through his work, which continues to captivate audiences worldwide.<span class=\"animating\"> His passion for storytelling,<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> his commitment to excellence,<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> and his genuine kindness will be deeply missed.<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> He was a visionary producer who left an indelible mark on the industry,<\/span><span class=\"animating\"> and his contributions will continue to inspire aspiring filmmakers for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":42686,"featured_media":83456,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[38,16],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kevin Turen, Euphoria Producer, Passes Away<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kevin Turen, a gifted producer who made significant contributions to the world of film and television, has passed away at the age of 44.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/kevin-turen-dies-euphoria-producer-obituary\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"&#039;Euphoria&#039; 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