15.09.2025 16:33
The health condition of actor Ufuk Özkan, who was hospitalized on the claim of a suicide attempt, has been reported to be good. Özkan, who was intervened upon the notification of his relatives, is currently under treatment.
The unforgettable character "Cevahir" from the Turkish television series Geniş Aile, Ufuk Özkan, reportedly attempted suicide at his home in Beşiktaş. Thanks to a timely alert from his relatives, the actor was taken to the hospital, where it was reported that he is not in life-threatening condition and his health is good.
HE WAS GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT PROCESS
The 48-year-old Özkan had recently been in the news due to both liver failure and a crisis regarding alimony with his ex-wife. The actor, who openly expressed his financial difficulties, drew attention with his words, "I can barely pay my rent."
HIS TREATMENT CONTINUES
After the incident, Özkan was taken to the hospital by health teams, and it was learned that he is currently under treatment and his condition is stable. Those close to the actor stated that the process is being monitored and that he is in good spirits.
WHO IS UFUK ÖZKAN
Ufuk Özkan was born on April 11, 1975, in Germany. He is an actor of Circassian descent. His mother is from Of, Trabzon, and his father is from the Tekkeköy district of Samsun and is also of Circassian descent. Growing up in Germany, Özkan returned to Turkey with his family at the age of 12 and continued his education from the 5th grade instead of the 8th grade due to his limited proficiency in Turkish. He graduated from Samsun Municipality Middle School. He graduated from the Samsun Municipality Conservatory and the Theater Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory (2001). He worked as an actor in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters. He performed cabaret theater with Theater Kılçık for 3 years. In 2003, he played the lead role in the BKM production "Ölümsüz Aşk." He has also acted at Asuman Dabak Theater. He is proficient in German and English. He portrayed the character "Cevahir" in the series "Geniş Aile," which aired from 2009 to 2011, and his recognition increased significantly after this series. He divorced Nazan Güneş, whom he married in 2005, on August 2, 2022. He has a son named Eren. His brother, Umut Özkan, is also an actor. Ufuk Özkan had also divorced Nazan Güneş, a dancer from Anadolu Ateşi, amicably last year.