Since news of Joe Turkel’s death was announced, fans of actor have taken to social media to highlight his legacy. One user credited him as a “phenomenal character actor” and said he was “completely unforgettable as Tyrell in Blade Runner.” Another fan tweeted, “Never has an actor made so much impact with such little screen time.”
The love seemed to be mutual for Turkel, who had consistently praised his dedicated fan base over the years. In a 2012 interview with Media Mikes, the talented star revealed he was stunned by their dedication and appreciation of his work. “It’s amazing. Just amazing. They are so gracious. They are so happy to meet me,” he said. “When I did a Q&A, the house was completely packed.”
Fortunately for fans, Turkel’s legacy is set to live on outside of his expansive acting catalogue. Before his death, the beloved actor completed a new memoir titled “Misery of Success,” perDeadline. Sources close to “The Shining” actor revealed to the publication that the book will get released later this year.