In a sombre turn of events, it has been reported that Arleen Sorkin, a renowned soap opera actor and the original voice behind the iconic DC Comics character Harley Quinn, has passed away.
Aaron Sorkin, the renowned screenwriter and playwright, passed away on Thursday at the age of 67, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of her death remains undisclosed, however, according to the report, she had been unable to pursue acting in recent years due to health issues.
In a recent Instagram post, Director and DC Comics co-CEO James Gunn paid tribute to the late Arleen Sorkin, acknowledging her remarkable talent as the original voice of Harley Quinn. Gunn highlighted Sorkin’s significant contribution in shaping the beloved character that has captured the hearts of many. Sending love to her family and friends.
In a recent Twitter post, Mark Hamill, known for his collaboration with Sorkin, expressed his heartfelt tribute to her.
In a sombre tone, he expressed his deep sorrow upon receiving the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of the exceptionally talented Arleen Sorkin. In addition to being an exceptional talent, this individual is truly remarkable as a person. The individual expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside her and emphasised the value of their friendship.
In 1992, Harley Quinn made her debut as a henchwoman to Mark Hamill’s Joker in an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Quinn, initially intended for a single episode, proved to be a resounding success, prompting her return for an additional eight episodes. Sorkin, in addition to his work in live-action films, has also taken on the task of reprising the role he portrayed in video games and various animated movies.
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In addition to her portrayal of Harley Quinn, it is worth noting that Sorkin also took on the character of Calliope Jones in the popular NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the actress has been credited in various other productions such as Duet, Open House, Dream On, Ted & Venus, I Don’t Buy Kisses Anymore, and Frasier. In a notable collaboration, she joined forces with Dave Coulier to co-host America’s Funniest People from 1990 to 1992.