Arleen Sorkin has sadly passed away.
THR writes that the actress, who was best known for serving as the original voice of the DC Comics character Harley Quinn and appearing on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, died on Thursday (August 24). She was 67.
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James Gunn paid tribute to Arleen in a post shared to Instagram on Saturday, writing: “Rest in Peace, Arleen Sorkin, the incredibly talented original voice of Harley Quinn, who helped to create the character so many of us love. Love to her family and friends.”
Mark Hamill also took to social media to remember the late star, who he worked with while voicing the Joker.
“Devastated to learn we’ve lost the brilliant Arleen Sorkin. Not just a wonderful talent, but a truly wonderful person. I’m grateful not only to have worked with her, but to have been her friend. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family & loved ones,” he wrote on Twitter.
Arleen got her start working in a comedy troupe and as a cabaret performer in the 1970s and ’80s. She later played Calliope Jones on Days of Our Lives from 1984-90 and went on to make appearances as the character in 1992, 2001, 2006 and 2010.
She is survived by her husband, producer-writer Christopher Lloyd, and their two children. Our thoughts are with Arleen‘s family and friends during this difficult time. RIP.
