12.01.2026 22:53
Famous actor Ufuk Özkan, whose health condition has worsened, has been urgently hospitalized. It was reported that Özkan, who has been receiving treatment for liver failure and cirrhosis for a long time, has had his MELD score rise to 22 and requires a liver transplant. Özkan's brother, Umut Özkan, made a public statement on behalf of the family and noted that the process is being closely monitored by expert teams.
Famous actor Ufuk Özkan was urgently hospitalized due to a deterioration in his health condition. In the latest assessment by doctors, it was stated that a liver transplant is necessary. Özkan's brother, Umut Özkan, made a written statement on behalf of the family, providing information about the famous actor's current situation.
DOCTORS' DECISION ON LIVER TRANSPLANT
The actor, who has been receiving treatment for liver failure and cirrhosis for a long time, was reported to have a MELD score that has risen to 22 in the latest tests, and therefore, doctors have decided on an organ transplant. It was expressed that the famous actor is currently waiting for a suitable donor.
STATEMENT FROM HIS BROTHER UMUT ÖZKAN
The latest update about the famous actor was provided by his brother Ufuk Özkan. In a written statement made on behalf of the family, Umut Özkan included the following remarks:
"To the public; I felt the need to make this statement on behalf of my family regarding the news in the media and the questions received about my dear brother, actor Ufuk Özkan's health condition. My brother has been receiving treatment for liver failure and cirrhosis for a few years. It has been determined that his MELD score has risen to 22 in the latest tests. Accordingly, our doctors have decided on an organ transplant, and a suitable donor is currently being awaited."
Umut Özkan emphasized that his brother's morale is high, stating that the treatment process is being meticulously carried out by specialist physicians, and he said, "My brother, who has high morale, is being closely monitored by expert teams. I thank everyone who does not spare their prayers and good wishes, and we kindly ask for respect for our privacy during this sensitive process."