Comics Star Michael Turner Dead at 37

Posted on June 28, 2008  5:27 pm by robin
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According to a post on Aspen Comics’ message board, the company’s founder and general comic book artist superstar, Michael Turner, succumbed to his 8-year battle with cancer last night. He was 37 years old.

From the post by Aspen’s Vince Hernandez:

Hello all,

Unfortunately it’s with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner’s passing, and services, will be given shortly.

Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner’s family is encouraged to send to:

Aspen MLT, Inc.
C/O Michael Turner
5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111
Culver City, CA, 90230

Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner’s requested charities:

The American Cancer Society

Or

The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Newsarama has a good overview of Turner’s history as an artist and his battle with cancer here. A personal story about one journalist’s positive experiences with Turner is available here. Marvel offers a heartfelt goodbye here.

Reportedly, a saddened veil has fallen over the festivities at Wizard World Chicago, which is taking place at the time of this writing. At least one panel has already been cancelled due to the necessary departure of fellow artists and writers to attend Turner’s memorial services.

PCG’s thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Turner’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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2 Responses to “Comics Star Michael Turner Dead at 37”

  1. Kris Bather on June 28th, 2008 10:52 pm

    This really is so sad. He was a great talent and entrepeneur. Throughout his illness, he still managed to create awesome works of art. He has left behind a great legacy, and an example for us all.

  2. Wesley Johnson on July 11th, 2008 8:03 am

    I was at WWC and noticed the Aspen panel had been canceled but didn’t know why.

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