Ilber Ortaylı, who was hospitalized, has deteriorated.

Ilber Ortaylı, who was hospitalized, has deteriorated.

13.03.2026 09:23

Due to health issues, Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, who has been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of a private hospital for some time, has had his condition worsen. It has been reported that the 78-year-old historian has been intubated.

It has been learned that 78-year-old historian and author Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, who has been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of a private hospital for some time due to health issues, has been intubated as his condition has worsened.

Ilber Ortaylı

"WE HOPE YOUR PRAYERS WILL HELP"

In a statement made by Ortaylı's family on social media yesterday, it was noted that his condition is being closely monitored, and it was stated, "Ilber Ortaylı has been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit for five days. His condition is stable. He is being closely monitored by a very good team with great care. We hope your good wishes and prayers will help."

Ilber Ortaylı

FATIH ALTAYLI HAD REQUESTED PRAYERS

Journalist Fatih Altaylı stated that history professor İlber Ortaylı has been experiencing serious health problems for a few days and requested prayers. Fatih Altaylı said, "If you believe, do not withhold your prayers; if you do not believe, do not withhold your good wishes from him."

Ilber Ortaylı

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