16.06.2026 08:40
The sudden death of 35-year-old successful actress Ece İrtem, known for her role as 'Işıl' in the series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti', has plunged the art world into mourning. The young actress, who celebrated her birthday the day before and passed away from a heart attack yesterday morning at home while with her mother, had made poignant remarks about life and fate in a program she attended just a month ago, leaving many heartbroken.
The sad news from Ece İrtem, one of the beloved, successful, and energetic faces of the Turkish television world, has plunged her fans and the art community into deep sorrow. The 35-year-old actress, who took part in many successful projects throughout her career and recently won widespread acclaim with her character Işıl in the ratings record-breaking series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti', has passed away in the prime of her life.
HER LAWYER ANNOUNCED THE SAD NEWS: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS SUGGEST HEART ATTACK
The news of the young actress's death created a shockwave in the entertainment world. The first official statement regarding İrtem's death was made by her lawyer. The statement, noting that the incident occurred while the actress was at home with her mother, included the following remarks:
"My client Ece İrtem passed away today around 12:00. The incident occurred while she was at her home with her mother. Based on initial findings, we believe she died of a heart attack. The investigation is ongoing. The definitive result will be clarified with the autopsy report. The public will be informed separately when the autopsy report is released. I extend my condolences to her family and all her loved ones."
HER WORDS FROM A MONTH BEFORE HER DEATH TOUCH HEARTS
The most shared detail following Ece İrtem's death was the actress's remarks on a television program she attended just a month ago. İrtem's heartfelt reflections on life, death, faith, and anxieties during her appearance on the show 'Bambaşka Sohbetler' hosted by Ceyda Düvenci have taken on a much deeper meaning after this painful farewell.
During the program, in response to Ceyda Düvenci's question "So, where to now?", Ece İrtem answered "Wherever fate leads" and summarized her life philosophy with these emotional words:
"I trust a lot, I entrust everything to Allah. As a human being, we dwell on too many things. It seems to me that everything we obsess over and grieve about also hurts Him. He sent us here for an experience, to be grateful, and for love, so now I let myself go."
"I COULD HAVE SPENT THAT TIME SMELLING THE FLOWERS"
The young actress also described her acceptance of her career and life's challenges in the same program with these words:
"A job offer came? It will show itself one way or another which one I should choose. Or no job came? The best will come; this process taught me that. It wasn't worth stressing about because when the job came, I was left with only my sorrow, only my anxiety. I could have spent that time smelling the flowers, maybe kissing my aunt twice more."