Kevin Turen dead at 44: Euphoria and The Idol producer passes away suddenly and his shocked friends mourn losing one of Hollywood’s ‘brightest rising stars’

The movie and TV world is in mourning once again, with the sudden passing of film and TV proudcer Kevin Turen, at just 44 years of age.

The producer’s father Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s death in a statement which was given to Deadline.

‘Kevin was so incredibly special, this world is going to be less without him,’ Edward Turen said in his statement.

Jay Penske, CEO of Deadline’s parent company PMC and a close personal friend of Turen, also released a statement.

‘Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,’ Penske’s statement began. 

Statement: The producer’s father Edward Turen, confirmed his son’s death in a statement which was given to Deadline

‘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 added. 

‘Our collective heart breaks for them, and we all feel such a profound sense of loss,’ Penske continued. 

‘We will miss Kevin so much, and this town lost one of its brightest rising stars today,’ he concluded.

Turen was born in Manhattan and studied