13.05.2026 15:41
Actor Alp Balkan, who was remembered for his role as 'Eczacı Bahadır' in the series 'Mahallenin Muhtarları', passed away hours after celebrating his birthday. At Balkan's funeral, which was sent off on its final journey today, the imam's words, 'We are funeral imams, we rarely see such a crowd granting forgiveness,' drew attention. The moments when the grieving father hugged the coffin and shed tears were heart-wrenching.
Actor Alp Balkan, who portrayed the character "Eczacı Bahadır" in the unforgettable Turkish television series "Mahallenin Muhtarları", passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was announced by the Film-San Foundation.
TRAGIC NEWS HOURS AFTER BIRTHDAY
The actor, who lost his life just hours after celebrating his birthday, had a funeral ceremony today at Bakırköy Yenimahalle Mosque. Balkan's coffin was brought to the mosque minutes before the funeral prayer.
GRIEVING FATHER CLUNG TO COFFIN
According to images reported by 2. Sayfa, the actor's father, who attended the funeral in a wheelchair, clung to his son's coffin in tears. The emotional moments at the funeral deeply affected those around.
FAMOUS NAMES FLOCKED TO FUNERAL
Many figures from the art world attended Alp Balkan's funeral ceremony. Among those present were Süleyman Yağcı, Tuna Arman, Şehrazat, and Çiğdem Tunç.
It was learned that the actor's body was to be buried in Büyükçekmece Cemetery after the funeral prayer.
IMAM'S WORDS DREW ATTENTION
During the funeral ceremony, while seeking forgiveness, the imam's speech drew attention. The imam said, "I speak on my behalf, I absolve you. We are funeral imams; we very rarely see such a crowd forgiving and saying they know the deceased well."