Euphoria and The Idol Producer, Kevin Turen Dead at 44

Kevin Turen, a producer on “Euphoria,” “The Idol,” and Ti West’s “X” trilogy,” died over the weekend. He was 44. A cause of death is not yet known.

Jay Penske, CEO of Variety‘s parent company Penske Media Corporation, was a close friend of Turen’s and released a statement on his passing.

“Despite his many achievements in Hollywood, Kevin’s greatest passion was his family and friends,” Penske said. “He was so proud of his children.  Kevin Turen and his wife, Evelina, were resolved that their children grow up with great values and ensured they make a difference in the broader world. Our collective heart breaks for them, and we all feel such a profound sense of loss. We will miss Kevin so much, and this town lost one of its brightest rising stars today.”

Turen was born in New York City and studied cinema at Columbia University. He made his producing debut on the 2005 indie teen drama “Wassup Rockers.”

As one of four producers for the American slasher film series "X," Turen was supposed to be involved in producing the third film in the trilogy, "MaXXXine," this year.

British independent film producer Cassian Elwes, who was the executive producer for "Dallas Buyers Club," said the "small town" nature of Hollywood means most people working there know one another, particularly in the indie film circuit that Turen was part of.

His death comes three months after the passing of Euphoria actor Angus Cloud. Cloud was just 35 when he died at his family’s home in Oakland, California on Jul. 31 due to an accidental drug overdose.

"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” the actor's family said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE at the time. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways."

A spokesperson for PMC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

Turen and filmmaker Ti West have also had a close industry relationship, with the producer working on "X," "Pearl" and the upcoming film "MaXXXine" as part of a trilogy starring Mia Goth.

The producer and writer's first credit dates back to the 2005 movie "Wassup Rockers," according to IMDB.

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