Arleen Sorkin
Arleen Sorkin | |
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 Sorkin in 2011 | |
| Born | Arleen Frances Sorkin October 14, 1955 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2026 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia caused by multiple sclerosis |
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| Years active | 1983–2011 |
| Spouse |
Christopher Lloyd (m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | David Lloyd (father-in-law) |
Arleen Frances Sorkin (October 14, 1955 – May 11, 2026) was an American actress, screenwriter, television presenter and comedian. Sorkin is known for playing Calliope Jones on the NBC daytime series Days of Our Lives and for being the real-life inspiration and voice for DC Comics character Harley Quinn on Batman: The Animated Series.[1][2][3]
Sorkin died in Los Angeles, California on May 11, 2026 from problems caused by pneumonia and multiple sclerosis at the age of 70.[4]
References
- ↑ Jirak, Jamie (October 15, 2020). "Mark Hamill Pays Tribute to Original Harley Quinn Arleen Sorkin". Comicbook.com.
- ↑ "One on One with Paul Dini – HoboTrashcan". Hobo Trashcan. January 3, 2006. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ↑ Riesman, Abraham (February 5, 2020). "The Strange, Hidden Story of Harley Quinn". Vulture. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ↑ Genzlinger, Neil (May 23, 2026). "Arleen Sorkin, Soap Opera Star With a Claim to Batman Fame, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Retrieved May 23, 2026.