23.03.2026 18:50
Police teams found a note at the home of producer Erol Köse, who died after falling from the first floor of the building in Sarıyer. It was learned that the note, written in Köse's handwriting, stated, "I had to do it because of my ALS disease, the responsibility is mine. Take good care of my cat." It will be determined at the end of the investigation whether Erol Köse died from the fall or if it was a suicide.
In Sarıyer, producer Erol Köse (61) fell from the 16th floor of the building he was in and lost his life. It was learned that Köse had been experiencing health problems for a while and had not left his home for about 3 months. Police teams who arrived at the scene found a handwritten note in Köse's home that read, 'I had to do this because of my ALS disease, the responsibility is mine. Take good care of my cat.'
EROL KÖSE HAS PASSED AWAY
The incident occurred around 3:00 PM in Maslak Neighborhood. According to the information obtained, those who saw a person lying motionless on the ground in front of the 16-story building reported the situation to the police and health teams. Health teams that arrived at the scene determined that producer Erol Köse, who was lying on the ground, had passed away. Police teams who spoke with Mevlüt Y. (64), who was found at the scene and was learned to be a friend of Köse, learned that Mevlüt Y. had been living with Köse.
HAS NOT LEFT HOME FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS
In his first statement taken by the police, Mevlüt Y. stated that Köse had psychological disorders and heart disease, had not left his home for about 3 months, and that he occasionally helped with his care. Mevlüt Y. expressed that when he went down to the building's lobby, Köse was alone at home, and when he returned, he saw his friend lying on the ground below. It was assessed that Köse might have fallen while he was in the section of the building used as a rented office on the 16th floor. Investigations regarding Köse's death are ongoing.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated that an investigation has been initiated regarding the incident related to the death of producer Erol Köse, saying, "An investigation has been initiated ex officio by our chief public prosecutor's office regarding the incident related to the death of producer Erol Köse, and detailed information will be provided as a result of the investigation and autopsy procedures."
"I DON'T WANT TO BELIEVE WHAT HAS HAPPENED"
Erol Köse's friend İlker Koç said, "To provide accurate information, we need to reach reliable sources. We are also waiting for the prosecutor's decision and what happened. We are very upset, I am sad. We were neighbors, I heard about the incident within the site. I came immediately, I don't want to believe what has happened. Because we worked together as colleagues for 3 years at the same table, our relationship was very good. Our brotherhood continued with Erol brother. Right now, I am really at a loss for words."
'HE TRANSFERRED THE RIGHTS OF HIS WORKS TO HIS DAUGHTER A WEEK AGO'
Singer Yaşar İpek said, "I am in shock, I wish it were a nightmare. Erol brother is someone I have known since I was 6 years old. He was someone from our home, we have been living in the same site for a few years. We talked before, he said, 'I am doing new things, hopefully, I will work one day.' Erol brother is not someone who can throw himself away from his troubles and problems. He is not someone who would allow that if someone were to try. He was living alone, I really don't know what to say, I am in shock. As far as I know, his daughter is studying abroad. I learned from a friend just now that he transferred all the rights of his works from MSG (Musical Works Owners Group) to his daughter a week ago. He did something like that out of the blue a week ago. He transferred all his rights and earnings from his company and works to his daughter."
HE LEFT A HANDWRITTEN NOTE: I HAD TO DO THIS BECAUSE OF MY ALS DISEASE
Police teams who arrived at the scene upon notification found a handwritten note in Erol Köse's house. The note stated, 'I had to do this because of my ALS disease, the responsibility is mine. Take good care of my cat.'
WHO IS EROL KÖSE?
Born on September 21, 1965, in Elazığ, Erol Köse is one of Turkey's most well-known producers and former singers. He started his music career with a group called "Komedi Dans Üçlüsü," gaining recognition through his stage performances and album works. Köse began his production career with an offer from Deniz Arcak to make an album for him.
As the child of retired soldier Abdulkadir and Zülfi, Köse entered the music industry while studying at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. In the 2000s, he solidified his production career by working on projects with some of the most popular artists of the time, such as Tarkan, Gülşen, and Sertab Erener, and was part of many artists' teams.
CEM UZAN HAD MADE HIM A CANDIDATE FOR PARLIAMENT
With the fame of the people he worked with, Yeşim Salkım introduced Köse to her husband Hakan Uzan. With their agreement, Köse became a partner in Uzan's music company. Köse, who held a 51% share, began organizing Rumeli concerts. During this partnership process, Köse also met Cem Uzan. Cem Uzan offered Köse a candidacy for parliament with the Young Party. However, after the elections, Köse could not become a member of parliament as the party did not receive enough votes.
SHOT TWICE
Erol Köse was also shot twice, once in the heel and once in the leg. Speaking about the shooting incident in 2011, Köse said, "I will not bow to anyone; I was shot because I did not pay protection money to the mafia before this shooting incident." Erol Köse, who has been married twice, has a daughter named Dijan Nazlan from his first marriage.