Michael Turner
- 37 years old
- Male
- Born Apr 21, 1971
- Died Jun 27, 2008
- Santa Monica, California, United States
Michael was a brilliant comic book artist. His loss is unfortunate, but his memory will live on through his work.
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Comic book illustrator Michael Turner has died of cancer. Turner passed away Friday night at Santa Monica Hospital in California. He was 37.
Turner is best known for his work on comics like ‘Witchblade,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Superman,’ and ‘Batman.’ He created his own series of comics, ‘Fathom’ and ‘Soulfire.’
Turner was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma cancer in the right pelvis. The cancer resulted in Turner loosing his hip, 40% of his pelvis and three pounds of bone. The cancer had gone into remission and returned multiple times since his diagnosis.
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My inspiration
draven1 Mar 29, 2010
A real inspiration
Varian Grant Mar 16, 2010
Over the years I got a chance to meet him at conventions over and over again asking him to sign different pieces if his art I had collected and showing him some of my illustrations, I remember I felt that he ALWAYS took the time to kinda instruct me in the few seconds he coulod what he felt I could do better on.
Then came WW Chicago 2008, I was aware that he was having some health issues but hadn't heard anything new, I assumed that no news was good news and looked forward to showing him that I had indeed taken his advice and started my own comic book imprint aimed at self publishing. I noticed he was absent fron the booth (he'd never missed at WW Chicago to my knowledge before this) I figured he was either not at the aspen booth or would make a appearance later, sadly I got the news the next day during a panel in which Dan Didio announced his passing. I caught a few tears streaming down my face as I was recovering from the initial shock and went to wipe them away when I noticed that several others were doing the exact same.
He touched a lot of lives not just through his art but the way he seem to embrace each and every one of his fans as if they were long time friends.
To this day it's still hard to believe he's gone, but it's my hope that he'll live on forever within his art, the art of those he influenced and fans who's lives he made just a bit brighter. We miss you Mike. Thank you for everything.
We will miss you forever
Avi Silverberg Aug 30, 2008
I kept up with Mikes condition over the last few years always hoping the best for him. When I turned to the last page of my Wizard # 203, well damn ive never had a piece of paper punch me so hard in my entire life. Mike was one of my heroes and I keep finding myself tearing up whenever I see a piece of his work. I wish this was a bad dream.
He was such a great person. Like his mom said, "he was Captain Amazing". All of us, in the comic community, are a loosely knit family, but a family regardless. We will always remember you my friend.....
Among my roots
S. van Asperen Jul 14, 2008
It was heartbraking to hear that Turner had lost such a part of his body awhile back, had to put up such a tremendous fight, be so brave and endure. Still, sentiments allround, from back then untill recently, were of his attitude towards it all, something to be praised indeed. Yet, it deepens the sadness of his pasing.
I was unaware that this horrible cancer returned so direly, regrettably the news of his pasing only reached me a day ago...
I hope his attitude on life changed or influenced some along the way, appart from his great sourche of artistic inspiration. Strength and the best to his friends and family, I hope there is a wonderfull place or fulfilling rest for such a worthy soul.
Thanks and praises Mike, you did leave quite a mark though ;-)