Master actress Fatma Karanfil passed away.

Actress Fatma Karanfil, who played the role of Şayeste in the TV series Aşk-ı Memnu, which aired between 2008 and 2010, had been undergoing cancer treatment for a long time. Sad news came from the actress, whose condition worsened and who was intubated in the past days.

"HER LIGHT WILL NEVER GO OUT, IT WILL ALWAYS SHINE IN OUR HEARTS"

The news of the death of Fatma Karanfil, who passed away at the age of 72, was also announced by her manager. Aslı İslamoğlu, in her post on Instagram, said, "We have learned with deep sorrow the death of our esteemed actress Fatma Karanfil. Fatma Karanfil, who was one of the respected names in Turkish cinema and theater, and who was awarded many awards for her successful projects throughout her artistic career, was not only admired for her acting skills but also for her elegance, hard work, and humanity. While experiencing the deep sadness of this loss, we pray for mercy from Allah for Fatma Karanfil and offer our condolences to her family and all her loved ones. Her light will never go out, it will always shine in our hearts and in the world of art. May her soul rest in peace, dear Fatma Karanfil. This is announced to the entire art community and the public."

WHO IS FATMA KARANFİL?

Fatma Karanfil was born on February 3, 1952, in Eskişehir. After completing her education at the Language and Culture Center, she started her cinema career by winning third place in the Ses Magazine competition in 1968. Karanfil, who married Ali Kocatepe in 1975 but later divorced, received textile training in London between 1976 and 1980. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer, she overcame the disease and returned to the stage in 2001.

She gained popularity again with her role in the TV series Aşk-ı Memnu, which aired on Kanal D in 2008. Throughout her career, she was awarded many awards. In 1968, she was chosen as the Artist of the Year by the Izmir Journalists Association, and in 1972, she was also awarded the same prize by the Ankara Journalists Association. Karanfil has appeared in many films and TV series such as Yusuf's Mother, Farewell, Kınalı Kuzular: Son Nefes, Kınalı Kuzular: Reşit Paşa Vapuru, Kınalı Kuzular: Üç Kardeş, My Mother-in-Law, Gülpare, Kınalı Kuzular: Nişanlıya Verilen Söz, Three Women, What Will Happen to the Children, Traces on the Beach, Married and Childless, Don't Let the Kids Know, Kınalı Kar, A Woman Makes, The Love of a Bully, Fugitives.