21.01.2026 21:33
The passing of Haldun Dormen, a living memory of Turkish theater and a symbol of a life dedicated to the stage, at the age of 97, has plunged the art world into mourning. Gülben Ergen, who shared the same stage with the master in the series "Dadı," expressed her sorrow with an emotional post. Ergen stated that she learned about acting, honesty, hard work, work discipline, and that humility is a way of life from Haldun Dormen.
The passing of master artist Haldun Dormen at the age of 97 has created deep sorrow in the art world, and it has profoundly affected Gülben Ergen, with whom he starred in the series "Dadı." Ergen expressed her feelings through a post on her social media account.
"MY MASTER, MY BROTHER, MY TEACHER, MY FRIEND"
In her post, Gülben Ergen expressed her respect and love for Haldun Dormen with the following words:
"My master
My brother
My teacher
My friend
My dear Haldun Brother...
His acting, honesty, hard work, work discipline, and the humility that I learned from him for years, #HaldunDormen...
Thank you for adding so much beauty to my life, to art, to our country, to theater, to your students, and to your loved ones.
May your place be paradise.
I wish patience to his valuable family."
HE REACHED A WIDE AUDIENCE WITH THE "DADI" SERIES
Haldun Dormen portrayed the character Uşak Pertev in the series "Dadı," which aired between 2001 and 2002. Adapted from the American production The Nanny, the highly acclaimed series featured Dormen alongside Gülben Ergen; it helped the master artist to be recognized by younger generations as well.
As one of the legendary figures of Turkish theater, Haldun Dormen trained countless students throughout his life dedicated to the stage and art, and he created unforgettable productions. His passing has left a significant void in the art community and among his admirers.