19.07.2025 15:20
The former leader of the CHP, Altan Öymen, passed away due to multiple organ failure at the hospital where he was receiving treatment. Öymen, who had undergone surgery for lung cancer some time ago, was placed in intensive care and intubated following a viral infection.
The former Chairman of the Republican People's Party and veteran journalist Altan Öymen passed away in the hospital where he was being treated for multiple organ failure. Öymen, who had been intubated for a while, was 93 years old.
FIRST DISCHARGED THEN...
Altan Öymen underwent surgery for lung cancer about six weeks ago and was discharged after a successful operation. However, he was readmitted to the hospital 15 days ago due to viral pneumonia (lung infection). As his condition worsened, Öymen was taken to intensive care, where he had been receiving treatment while intubated for three days.
STATEMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL
In a statement made by the hospital where he was treated, it was stated: "Mr. Mehmet Altan Öymen underwent a successful lung operation at our hospital six weeks ago due to a diagnosis of lung cancer and was discharged in good health a week later. However, approximately 15 days ago, our patient Mr. Mehmet Altan Öymen was readmitted to our hospital due to viral pneumonia (lung infection). Due to the rapid progression of the lung infection leading to respiratory failure, our patient Mr. Mehmet Altan Öymen, who had been monitored in our intensive care unit for three days, passed away today at 14:38 due to multiple organ failure. Our condolences to his family and all his loved ones."
LEFT A MARK WITH HIS POLITICAL AND JOURNALISTIC LIFE
Born in 1932, Altan Öymen was not only one of Turkey's leading journalists but also held significant positions in the political arena. Öymen served as the Chairman of the CHP from 1999 to 2000 and also served as a member of parliament at various times.
Öymen's passing was met with great sadness in the political and media world.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM ERDOĞAN
Following Öymen's passing, President Erdoğan released a statement on his social media account, saying, "I was saddened to learn of the passing of the former Chairman of the Republican People's Party, politician, journalist, and writer Mr. Altan Öymen. I wish God's mercy upon Mr. Öymen and extend my condolences to his family and the Republican People's Party organization."
ÖZGÜR ÖZEL: DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING
Following President Erdoğan, CHP leader Özgür Özel also shared a message. Özel expressed, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our loyal and dedicated Chairman Altan Öymen, who worked for the Republican People's Party until his last moment, a 75-year member of our party. I pray for God's mercy upon him. I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones, the press community he led, our party, and our country. May his soul rest in peace. Don't worry about a thing, my Chairman. Your struggle is our struggle."