Arleen Sorkin, the voice actress of the original Harley Quinn in “Batman:
The Animated Series,” passed away at the age of 67.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed his death to an unnamed source. The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, paid tribute to Sorkin on Instagram.
“Rest in peace, Arleen Sorkin, the incredibly talented original vocalist of Harley Quinn, who helped create the character so many of us love. Love his family and friends,” he wrote.
Sorkin is also known for playing Calliope Jones on the soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1984 to 2010.
She made history as the first voice actress to play Harley Quinn, the Joker’s lover and accomplice, in “Batman:
Animated series” in 1992.
The late voice actress continued to voice the character in various Batman media, including video games.
Diane Pershing, who plays Poison Ivy in the same film, shared a message on Facebook through her friend’s account. She said Sorkin had a chronic illness and often visited and read to him.
Christopher Lloyd, “Modern Family” co-creator and Sorkin’s husband, has not yet commented on her death.
Sorkin’s voiceover of the character Harley Quinn inspired many fans and actors.
The character was introduced in the animated series before appearing in DC Comics in 1993.
In 2002, Mia Sara played the first live-action version of Harley Quinn in “Birds of Prey”, a television show based on the comic book series. In 2016, Margot Robbie brought the character to the big screen in “Suicide Squad”. She reprized her role in “Birds of Prey” and “The Suicide Squad,” both releasing in 2020.
Since Sorkin, about 17 actresses have played Harley Quinn in various forms. Tara Strong, a famous voice actress, has voiced this character 33 times.
