09.11.2026 15:20
Actor Şafak Karali, who passed away at the age of 57, was laid to rest in Kocaeli. At the funeral of Karali, who appeared in beloved TV series such as Avrupa Yakası, Karadayı, and Hayat Şarkısı, the absence of well-known names from the art world drew attention. It was observed that among the famous actors, only Barış Falay attended the funeral, performed the funeral prayer, and carried his colleague's coffin.
Şafak Karali, one of the well-known names of Turkish theater and the television world, passed away at the age of 57 at Kocaeli City Hospital, where he was receiving treatment. There were sorrowful moments at the funeral held in Kocaeli for the actor, who appeared before audiences on stage and screens for years.
ONLY BARIŞ FALAY FROM THE ART WORLD ATTENDED
The absence of famous actors at the funeral of Şafak Karali, who acted in television productions such as Avrupa Yakası, Karadayı, and Hayat Şarkısı, drew attention. Barış Falay, who attended the ceremony, did not leave his colleague alone on his final journey. Falay, who performed the funeral prayer, was also seen carrying Karali's coffin. Karali's family, relatives, and names from the theater community were also present at the ceremony.
A CEREMONY WAS FIRST HELD AT THE THEATER
The first ceremony for Karali, one of the founding artists of Kocaeli City Theaters, was held at the Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center, where he worked for many years. After the commemoration there, the actor's funeral was taken to Akşemseddin Mosque in Yahyakaptan Neighborhood of İzmit district. While his family and relatives received condolences at the mosque, Karali's body was buried in the City Cemetery after the funeral prayer performed following the noon prayer. Kocaeli Governor İlhami Aktaş also attended the ceremony.
HE HAD DEDICATED HIS YEARS TO THE THEATER
Born in Ankara in 1969, Şafak Karali graduated from the Acting Department of Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History and Geography. Karali, who continued his artistic life for many years at Kocaeli City Theaters, where he took part in its founding in 1998, also acted in television series in addition to his theater work. The actor, known to broad audiences for productions such as Avrupa Yakası, Karadayı, and Hayat Şarkısı, passed away at the age of 57.