24.03.2025 12:30
The legendary figure of Turkish cinema, Tarık Akan's life partner of 26 years, Acun Günay, has passed away. Following Akan's death in 2016, Günay lived a quiet life, and his passing was announced by the Nâzım Hikmet Foundation on their social media account.
The legendary figure of Turkish cinema, Tarık Akan's 26-year life partner Acun Günay has passed away. The unforgettable leading man of Yeşilçam, Tarık Akan, died in 2016 at the American Hospital where he was being treated for liver cancer, and afterwards, Acun Günay led a quiet life for many years.
"REUNITED WITH HIS GREAT LOVE"
The news of Acun Günay's passing was announced by the Nâzım Hikmet Foundation's social media account. The statement included the following words: "Our dear friend, companion, Tarık Akan's soulmate, travel companion, beloved wife, and member of the Foundation Advisory Board, ACUN GÜNAY has reunited with his great love. May his family and friends be consoled."
A 26-YEAR LOVE STORY WITH TARIK AKAN
Having only been married once in his life, Tarık Akan embarked on a great love with Acun Günay in 1990 after separating from Yasemin Erkut in 1989. Although the couple never married, they remained together until Tarık Akan's last breath. After Akan's death, Acun Günay, who led a life away from the public eye, continued to play an active role in the art and literature world through his work at the Nâzım Hikmet Foundation.