Brian D. Turk Wiki – Brian Turk Bio
Brian D. Turk was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Gabriel in the HBO television series Carnivàle. Brian Turk who starred in HBO’s Carnivale and had countless appearances in hit shows has died
Today’s quote is in memory of Brian Turk who played Mort in the Buffy Season 5 episode ‘Real Me’. Brian passed away on Friday due to complications of his cancer.
— Whedonesque (@whedonesque) September 16, 2019
Brian Turk Age
Brian Turk was 49 years old at the time of death. (May 29, 1970 – September 13, 2019).
Brian Turk Death Cause
In early 2018, Turk was diagnosed with cancer, which became terminal in 2019. He died on September 13, 2019.
Carnivale star Brian Turk passes away from brain cancer at age 49 https://t.co/IjY1Nhyb4V pic.twitter.com/vLkOI4wNIY
— mykeTUNEz Empire (@myketunezempire) September 16, 2019
Brian Turk Passed Away
Unfortunately, Brian Turk passed away Friday morning, 9/13 from complications of his cancer. Please continue to share this Go Fund Me and I will send out funeral arrangements once they are finalized. Thank you for the continued support for the Turk family.
Brian Turk Death
Turk is best known for his role as Gabriel in the hit HBO series Carnivale, appearing in all 24 episodes over both seasons on the air.
‘Carnivale’ Actor Brian Turk Dead at 49 From Cancer: Brian Turk — who starred in HBO’s “Carnivale,” and had countless appearances in hit shows — has died … TMZ has learned. The veteran actor passed away Friday due to complications from cancer, according to his rep. We’re… pic.twitter.com/566Sby7RjS
— – (@COUPSLEADER) September 16, 2019
RIP: Carnivale actor Brian Turk has passed away at the age of 49, more than a year after he was first diagnosed with brain cancer
The actor passed away from complications due to cancer, survived by his wife and eight-year-old son.
Back in July, a GoFundMe was started by Carlos Marlene Montiel, on behalf of Turk and his wife, Emily Wu, to pay for his medical expenses.
Montiel sent out a message over the weekend, confirming that Turk had passed away while asking for fans’ continued support.
Brian Turk Fund Raising Campaign Page History
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TODAYby Carlos Marlene Montiel, Organizer Unfortunately, Brian passed away Friday morning, 9/13 from complications of his cancer. Please continue to share this Go Fund Me and I will send out funeral arrangements once they are finalized. Thank you for the continued support for the Turk family. -
AUGUST 7, 2019by Carlos Marlene Montiel, Organizer Thank you to everyone that has donated and/or shared this link. Brian continues with his doctor appointments and therapy. Please continue to keep Brian and his family in your prayers and please continue to share and donate to his family. -
AUGUST 2, 2019by Carlos Marlene Montiel, Organizer A huge thank you to everyone that has made this Go Fund Me a huge success. We have almost reached our goal. Please continue to share. -
JULY 30, 2019by Carlos Marlene Montiel, Organizer Thank you all for supporting Brian and his family. We are almost halfway towards our goal. Please continue to share with all your friends.
Carlos and Marlene Montiel
‘Please continue to share this Go Fund Me and I will send out funeral arrangements once they are finalized. Thank you for the continued support for the Turk family.
The fundraising campaign has raised over $26,000 of its goal of $50,000, over the past 15 months.
Brian Turk Diagnosed with Cancer
‘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,’ Montiel said on the fundraising page.
Saddened to hear I lost a friend today. Fellow Big Guy Actor Brian Turk. Stand-Up Dude. Gone WAY too soon. Years of solid work. Will miss seeing you in the trenches, Brother. Condolences & best wishes to his family, especially his wife & young son…https://t.co/Bqkis2RDMp pic.twitter.com/mhg6hRGlmH
— Michael P McGill (@mpmcg80) September 14, 2019
‘Unfortunately, cancer has now become terminal. 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,’ the statement added.
‘He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration,’ the statement added.
Brian Turk Family
‘Brian wants to fight this battle as he has a wife & an 8-year-old son, who calls him his best friend,’ the statement added.’His will to live is strong but this is expensive. Brian has been the breadwinner supporting his family as his wife has been physically unable to work full time.’
Brian Turk Famous Roles
Aside from his role as strongman Gabriel on Carnivale, he has also had roles in movies like The Lost World: Jurassic Park, A Civil Action, Big Fat Liar, American Pie 2 and more.
Strongman: Aside from his role as strongman Gabriel on Carnivale, he has also had roles in movies like The Lost World: Jurassic Park, A Civil Action, Big Fat Liar, American Pie 2 and more
