17.09.2025 13:10
Ufuk Özkan, known for his role as "Cevahir" in the series "Geniş Aile," was recently admitted to intensive care due to a drop in his heart rhythm. While the actor's brother denied the suicide allegations, it was reported that he is currently experiencing financial difficulties and has requested 20,000 TL.
The actor Ufuk Özkan, who is remembered for his role as "Cevahir" in the series Geniş Aile, was recently admitted to intensive care due to a drop in his heart rhythm. While Özkan has been battling liver failure for a long time, his brother Umut Özkan firmly denied the suicide allegations during his treatment process.
Most recently, a claim made by television presenter Ece Erken during a live broadcast made headlines. Erken suggested that Özkan was experiencing financial difficulties and stated that he requested 20,000 TL from his close circle. This statement led to comments that the famous actor was going through tough times not only with his health issues but also financially.
As it was learned that a critical 48-hour period continues for Özkan, who is waiting for a liver transplant, fans continue to send support messages to the actor via social media.
Umut Özkan, Ufuk Özkan's brother, made a detailed statement regarding his brother's health condition, saying the following the other day: "He was admitted to intensive care around 6 PM yesterday due to a slowdown in his heartbeat and a drop in his values. He is currently in intensive care, and all his values and heart rhythm are being monitored. There is a follow-up process of about 48 hours. If his values return to normal, he will either be moved to a ward or discharged by noon tomorrow."
LIVER TRANSPLANT PROCESS
Umut Özkan, reminding that the actor has been receiving treatment for liver failure for a long time, also provided information about the transplant process:
"The liver transplant is urgent. A young friend we met during a commercial shoot in Konya volunteered and was found to be compatible. This situation was transparently recorded in the reports. However, despite all sincere explanations, the committee made a rejection decision."
RESPONSE TO SUICIDE ALLEGATIONS
Addressing the allegations that have emerged in the public, Umut Özkan stated, "There is no suicide process at all. He just experienced a morale breakdown. The rejection decision from the committee also negatively affected my brother's psychology. But those who know my brother know that he stands strong with the love of the people and will get through these days as well," he said.