25.01.2026 16:02
At Haldun Dormen's funeral, some people competed to take photos with Halit Ergenç. Despite Ergenç stating that he was at a funeral, the insistence drew criticism.
An incident that occurred during the funeral ceremony held for the master of Turkish theater, Haldun Dormen, has resonated widely on social media. Actor Halit Ergenç, who attended the ceremony, experienced difficult moments as some individuals wanted to take photos.
"WE ARE AT A FUNERAL" WARNING WAS NOT ENOUGH
Halit Ergenç expressed that he did not want to take photos, stating that the environment they were in was a funeral ceremony. However, the insistence of some fans continued, which drew attention. Despite Ergenç's calm and polite demeanor, this situation was found disturbing by many attendees at the ceremony.
CREATED A DEBATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the footage of those moments was shared on social media, users criticized the violation of respect boundaries at funeral ceremonies. Many comments emphasized that moments of grief and mourning should not be interrupted by requests for commemorative photos.