02.11.2025 15:23
The leading man of Yeşilçam, Engin Çağlar, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident, was bid farewell on his final journey. At the funeral, the words of his wife, Filiz Vural, and their sons, Eser and Çağlan Övet, touched hearts. Eser Övet, who said, "My father always used to say, 'My grandfather and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away in November, and I would like to die in November too,'" could not hold back his tears.
One of the unforgettable names of Turkish cinema, the leading man of Yeşilçam, Engin Çağlar, passed away at the age of 85 after being hit by a motorcycle while trying to cross the road in Şişli. The death of the master artist has plunged the art community into mourning.
HE WAS FAREWELLED ON HIS LAST JOURNEY
A funeral ceremony was held for the master actor at Şişli Merkez Mosque. The ceremony was attended by actors Ediz Hun, Nuri Alço, Teoman Ayık, Cüneyt Arkın's son Murat Arkın, singer İskender Doğan, Ali Rıza Binboğa, his family, and many fans. After the funeral prayer performed following the noon prayer, Çağlar was bid farewell on his last journey. Meanwhile, Çağlar's body was buried at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.
"MY DAD ALWAYS SAID 'I WANT TO DIE IN NOVEMBER'"
The words of his wife Filiz Vural and his sons Eser and Çağlan Övet broke hearts at the funeral. Eser Övet, who said, "My dad always said, 'My grandfather and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away in November, and I want to die in November too.' He had no problems at all. He didn't even take medicine," could not hold back his tears.
"ENGİN'S END SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN LIKE THIS"
His other son, Çağlan Övet, said, "A very beautiful person passed from this world, but the ending was very bad," and could not hold back his tears. His wife Filiz Vural also shared her pain at the ceremony, saying, "Our biggest sadness is this. We will die one way or another, but Engin's end should not have been like this."
"HE LIVED IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WAY UNTIL HIS LAST SECOND"
Engin Çağlar's son Eser Övet stated, "The motorcycle accident is a disaster for all of Turkey. It found our father. I hope no one else finds their child or their parents like this. May the heads of all Turkey be held high. He was a very healthy man, he ate and drank everything, he didn't take medicine. He did everything himself. We lived together as a family. He had many projects, he could still make films. His fans should never be sad; he ate and drank everything. He lived in the most beautiful way until his last second. It was a bad ending, and we are very sad about this ending. Turkey is also sad about this; otherwise, we will all die. Everyone should die beautifully; everyone should live beautifully in this country," he said.
"REGULATE MOTORCYCLES"
Artist Ali Rıza Binboğa stated, "He was an actor without arrogance, very cultured, and from many backgrounds. At the same time, he was a person who took part in associations in his own artistic world and established foundations. We discussed the motorcycle issue in Turkey several times with him. When we came together, I said, 'Engin brother, these friends are creating a great chaos. They come from the right, left, side, and back. They even ride on the sidewalks. They never slow down. Let's be careful. Let's not get into an accident like this while crossing the street.' When I learned about this incident, the shock I experienced was that we seemed to have discussed something that would happen to us in the future. Right now, there is a big motorcycle chaos issue in Turkey. Yes, it is people's bread, but it is also about the living conditions of other people. People want to live. It took away one of the most important leading men of Turkish cinema from us. Regulate motorcycles. Whether you bring a separate regulation or impose deterrent penalties, do it. Many lives are at stake. We need to find a solution to this. Engin brother was taken from us; a very important member of Turkish cinema has left. We must protect the people we have a hard time raising in art. We should not lose them to such incidents. I cannot digest Engin brother's departure in this way. May we all be held high. May God have mercy on him," he expressed.