16.05.2025 09:00
The Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and Istanbul MP from the DEM Party, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, lost his battle for life in intensive care on May 3 after 18 days. His passing caused great sorrow in the worlds of art and politics, while the emotional farewell from his close friend Sezen Aksu resonated with the public.
Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and DEM Party Istanbul Deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder lost his life on May 3 after a 18-day struggle in intensive care. His passing caused deep sorrow in the political and artistic worlds; many familiar names shared condolences on social media.
Önder was known as a versatile artist who produced works in directing, screenwriting, acting, and music production, in addition to his political career. He always remained in the spotlight with the films he directed, the projects he staged, and the young talents he supported.
Immediately after his passing, condolences from famous personalities began to pour in, and a striking anecdote was shared by journalist Mehmet Üstündağ on the program "Gel Konuşalım" aired on TV8. According to Üstündağ's claim, Sezen Aksu, a close friend of Sırrı Süreyya Önder, cried for a long time after receiving the news of his death and said she bought a machine and cut her hair very short.
According to the information provided in the program, Aksu showed her new appearance in the mirror and said, "Right now my hair is as short as his."