06.03.2026 15:30
The name similarity between businessman Murat Murathanoğlu, who lost his life in a collision with a concrete mixer in Bodrum, Muğla, and sports writer and broadcaster Murat Murathanoğlu caused confusion. As condolences kept pouring in, the famous broadcaster appeared in front of the camera and said, "He is a distant relative of mine. I am in Istanbul and I am fine."
On March 5th, Thursday, in the Torba neighborhood of Bodrum district in Muğla, businessman Murat Murathanoğlu lost his life at the scene after being hit by a concrete mixer while trying to cross the road. Following the accident, the mixer driver M.A. was taken into custody, and an investigation was launched regarding the incident.
Businessman Murat Murathanoğlu who lost his life in the accident "FAMOUS PRESENTER DIED" NEWS DENIAL After the accident, news articles with the headline "Famous presenter died in Bodrum" were published on social media and some press outlets. These posts, using photos of sports writer and presenter Murat Murathanoğlu, who is known for his basketball match commentaries, quickly led to a major misunderstanding.
Presenter Murat Murathanoğlu "HE IS A DISTANT RELATIVE, I AM FINE" Following the news in question, Murathanoğlu published a video on his Instagram account to clarify the claims.
"Since yesterday, I have been receiving condolence messages for me, my daughter, and my family. The Murat Murathanoğlu who passed away in Bodrum is a distant relative of mine. May God have mercy on him. I am fine. The news that uses my photo in newspapers and states 'Famous presenter died in Bodrum' is false. I am currently in Istanbul and I am fine. I thank everyone who is concerned and has called. May God grant us all a long and healthy life."
Meanwhile, while the procedures regarding the funeral of Murat Murathanoğlu, who lost his life in Bodrum, are ongoing, it has been learned that the investigation launched regarding the accident is still continuing.