‘Carnivale,’ ‘Beverly Hills: 90210’ actor Brian Turk dies at 49 after battle with brain cancer

Actor Brian Turk, who starred on HBO’s “Carnivàle” and made appearances on “Beverly Hills: 90210,” died Friday morning of complications from brain cancer at age 49, representative Hayley Littman confirmed to USA TODAY. 

Turk’s biggest recurring role was on “Carnivàle,” where he was a series regular on the mid-2000’s show about a traveling carnival n the Depression-era Dust Bowl. He played Gabriel, the carnival’s “strongman.” He also had guest spots on “Boy Meets World,” “ER,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Criminal Minds,” and “Two and a Half Men,” according to his IMDB page.  

Turk’s major movie credits included “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” “A.I.,” and “American Pie 2.” 

Brian Turk attends the "Carnivale" second season party at the Paramount Theater on January 6, 2005. (Photo: Stephen Shugerman, Getty Images)

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Actor Michael Patrick McGill tweeted a selfie with Turk on Saturday, writing he was “saddened to hear I lost a friend today.”

He added: “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.” 

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/Bqkis2RDMppic.twitter.com/mhg6hRGlmH

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