12.05.2026 16:10
Alp Balkan, the actor who became memorable for his role as 'Pharmacist Bahadır' in the beloved Turkish TV series 'Mahallenin Muhtarları', has passed away. His death, which came just a day after he celebrated his 56th birthday, plunged the art world into mourning.
Actor and musician Alp Balkan has passed away. The sad news was announced by the Film-San Foundation. In the statement made by the foundation, the following expressions were included: “We extend our condolences to Allah for Alp Balkan, the Film-San Foundation theater jury member, actor, and musician, and offer our condolences to his family and loved ones.”
HE WAS BURNED INTO MEMORIES WITH THE CHARACTER “PHARMACIST BAHADIR”
Alp Balkan was widely recognized by the masses for his character “Pharmacist Bahadir” in the series “The Neighborhood Mukhtars,” which is considered one of the unforgettable productions of Turkish television history. The successful actor left a significant mark on the art world over the years, both through his acting and his musical work.
THE PAINFUL NEWS CAME ONE DAY AFTER HIS BIRTHDAY
It was learned that Balkan celebrated his 56th birthday yesterday. The news of the famous actor's death has caused great sorrow among his close friends and the art community.
EMOTIONAL FAREWELL FROM ARTIST FRIENDS
Actor Çiğdem Tunç, in her post on social media, expressed her pain with the words: “We lost Alp Balkan, our precious one, our co-star, our travel companion. May Allah have mercy on him. I am very sad, my world has collapsed. May my Lord embrace him with mercy, hopefully.”
Tuna Arman, in her post, used the expressions: “Didn’t we talk yesterday for your birthday? This is how you leave, the best person in the world...”
WHO IS ALP BALKAN?
He was born on May 11, 1970. He brought the character of Pharmacist Yusuf to life in the neighborhood series The Neighborhood Mukhtars, which left its mark on an era. After the 1992 series The Neighborhood Mukhtars, he took part in the casts of Yusuf Yüzlü, Belalı Baldız, and finally the 2005 series Davetsiz Misafir.