RIP Michael Turner

Steve · 21 Oct 2004

He died at 37 just a few hours ago. Cancer. I liked his stuff for the most part. Very sad. I hope his company "Aspen" decides to go on in his memory.

James C. Taylor · 16 Aug 2004

I didn't know him or his work but cancer sucks and dying, particularly at an age as young as 37, sucks. Rest in peace.

Stephane Garrelie · 08 May 2006

Rip.
That's way too young.

Ed Sanders · 22 Aug 2004

I never read his books but liked the cover work he did for DC during the couple of years....my heart goes out to his family and company....RIP

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

Wow! That is very young. Sad. RIP.

Hanzo the Razor · 24 Jun 2007

Holy God, this is shocking and tragic. Too, too sad. Awful news, jjust awful.

Chris · **Joined:** 11 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 21258

Wow.

He had fought and won a very public battle with cancer a few years ago.

What a shame.

Dave Toxik · **Joined:** 12 Mar 2007 **Posts:** 25349

This one shocks me despite knowing about the battle Chris mentions. Damn, he was my age.

Another one lost too soon to cancer - not that there is ever a good reason for someone to go too soon.

Rest in peace.

Dan H. · 27 Aug 2004

according to CBR, a moment of silence is planned this afternoon at Chicago Con...wish i could be there to witness that...

it always hits close when someone my age passes away...

Prowl · **Joined:** 08 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 18746

WHAT?

Are you serious?

Fuck.

I knew he'd been sick this last week, but shit.

Ross · 03 Jun 2007

Too young, so sad.

Prowl · **Joined:** 08 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 18746

It's funny now.

The reason I knew he'd been sick the last week or two was this:
People had ordered a statue from Aspen, that came with a signed Turner print.

Some people weren't happy that there's got bent in the mail, and were waiting for him to sign the new ones.

Turns out the man's dying, and people aren't happy because their paper was bent.

Really puts things into perspective

Todd · 14 Apr 2005

It's just so sad. Cancer is teh suck.

Must work harder.

Jeff · 05 Oct 2006

RIP, very sad.

Uncle Twitchy · **Joined:** 28 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 30520

Very sad. Apparently it was a long struggle. May he rest in peace.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

Sorry to hear about anyone going this soon to cancer.

TS Garp · **Joined:** 29 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 32255 **Location:** MN

Dan H. wrote:

a moment of silence is planned this afternoon at Chicago Con...

That is way cool.

Very Sad, he still had much to accomplish.

Ron Zoso · 26 Dec 2006

Sad news. RIP.

Mark · 28 Jul 2005

I had no clue about his battle with cancer. I for one am one that believes anyone fighting a debilitating disease is a hero. He really was a great cover artist. I'd often thought his story art was a little stiff, but at least it was pretty.

I will miss seeing his work. My prayers and thoughts will be with his family and friends.

RIP Michael Turner.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:37 pm

Mark wrote:

I for one am one that believes anyone fighting a debilitating disease is a hero.

I agree. RIP.

Holt! · **Joined:** 02 Jan 2007 **Posts:** 9051

Edward J. Cunningham · 24 Sep 2005

I was not a fan of his artwork because although he drew beautiful
characters on the surface, there was something lacking underneath.
However, he did not deserve to die this soon. My condolances to
his family and friends.

RIP Michael Turner

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