BRIAN Turk has died at the age of 49 following a battle with cancer.

The actor was best known for his role on Beverley Hills 902010 and also starred in HBO's Carnivale, ER, and Boy Meets World.

Tragic... actor Brian Turk has died aged just 49 Credit: Rex Features

Turk also had many film credits to his name, including American Pie 2, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, and The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

Brian leaves behind his wife and his eight-year-old son.

A Go Fund Me named In Support of the Brian Turk Family, was set up in July to support Turk and his close relatives as he battled the disease.

It read: Just over a year ago our dear friend, Brian Turk, was diagnosed with cancer.

"Being the selfless and private person that he is, Brian kept this quiet so as not to concern his family and friends.

"Unfortunately, the cancer has now become terminal.

"Brian has impacted so many of us in a positive way whether it be on the football field, at Mater Dei or USC, on stage or in our personal lives. He has always been there for us in our times of need and celebration."

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