13.11.2025 00:32
Following the passing of the master of Turkish Art Music, Muazzez Abacı, on her 78th birthday, condolence messages came in succession from the political and artistic worlds, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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After the passing of the master of Turkish Art Music, Muazzez Abacı, who died in the USA due to a heart attack, politicians published condolence messages.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO OUR ART COMMUNITY
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan published a condolence message regarding Abacı's death. In his message shared on social media, President Erdoğan stated, "This evening, we received the news of the passing of the master voice of our Turkish art music, State Artist Muazzez Abacı. I pray for God's mercy upon her and extend my condolences to her family, loved ones, and our art community."
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
In a post shared on the social media account of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the following statements were made: "We learned with deep sadness about the passing of the powerful voice of Turkish art music, master performer Muazzez Abacı. We pray for God's mercy upon this valuable artist who left indelible marks in our hearts with her art, and we extend our condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire art community."
AK PARTY SPOKESPERSON ÇELİK: WE PRAY FOR GOD'S MERCY
AK Party Deputy Chairman and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated in his post, "We pray for God's mercy upon Muazzez Abacı, the master performer and powerful voice of our Turkish art music. We extend our condolences to her valuable family, loved ones, and our art community."
COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR DURAN: I FELT GREAT SADNESS
Presidency Communication Director Burhanettin Duran also shared, "I felt great sadness at the passing of Muazzez Abacı, one of the powerful voices of Turkish art music, who conveyed emotion and elegance in every note and touched hearts with the power of her performance. I pray for God's mercy upon the valuable State Artist Ms. Abacı and extend my condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire art community."
CONDOLENCE MESSAGES FROM FAMOUS NAMES
After the news of Muazzez Abacı's passing, many names from the art world shared condolence messages.
Ata Demirer: "I am very sad, a voice like a waterfall, a magnificent repertoire, a giant artist... I will remember you with the laughter you burst out saying 'Atacığım, you sang my song' in a studio. Rest in peace, Ms. Muazzez. May God give patience to her loved ones and close ones. May God have mercy on her."
Ebru Gündeş: "A legend has passed from our lives... Her great voice will always be in our ears, her smile will always be in our hearts... Your place cannot be filled, great Abacı... We will not forget!"
Ayşegül Aldinç: "It is extremely sad that Muazzez Abacı, the most important and unforgettable voice of Turkish art music, passed away on her birthday. May God rest her soul. May He give patience to her family and loved ones. May her place be paradise."
Seda Sayan: "We have lost the great master. May God have mercy on her. May Muazzez Abacı's place be paradise."
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