Co-Head James Gunn Announces Arleen Sorkin's Passing on Instagram
Sadly, Arleen Sorkin, who was known for being the voice of Harley Quinn in the beginning, died at the age of 67. DC co-head James Gunn took to Instagram to share this somber news and pay tribute to her memory.
Rest in Peace, Arleen Sorkin, the extremely creative original voice behind Harley Quinn, who was instrumental in creating the much-loved character, wrote James Gunn in a poignant letter. We send her family and friends our sincere sympathies.
Fans have been sharing their grief over this defeat. One fan conveyed, "I hope she's reunited with Kevin Conroy in heaven. Rest in peace, and thank you for bringing Harley to life." Another fan noted, "It seems like we're saying goodbye to so many cherished childhood icons, from Pee Wee to Bob Barker, and now Harley Quinn. Thank you for the wonderful memories." A third fan expressed, "I'm still grappling with the loss of Kevin. Does this occur?
One fan who appreciated Sorkin's significant contribution said, "She was an icon, putting life into a character that had a huge influence on the LGBTQ+ community. Rest in peace." Another fan warmly reminisced, "I remember her not just as Harley but also as Calliope on Days of Our Lives. When I was younger, my mother and I used to watch it.
Another tragic event that happened recently included Kevin Conroy, who was known for playing Batman in Batman: The Animated Series. Kevin Conroy died at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer. Fans of Batman throughout the world have been devastated by this loss.
Conroy's voice brought the Dark Knight to life during the series that aired from 1992 to 1996, often in a dynamic interplay with Mark Hamill's Joker. Conroy continued to lend his voice to Batman in numerous animated series, more than 15 films, 400 television episodes, and two dozen video games, including the beloved Batman: Arkham and Injustice franchises.
He was the Batman for centuries, as Mark Hamill acknowledged when he said, "He will always be my Batman.

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