24.03.2026 18:51
Famous producer Erol Köse, who lost his life after falling from the 16th floor of the building in Sarıyer, was bid farewell on his final journey. Polat Yağcı, the person mentioned in Köse's will to whom he wanted his funeral to be entrusted but who did not fulfill his last wish, also attended the ceremony to perform his final duty. Yağcı, the center of attention at the ceremony, avoided commenting on the reactions directed at Köse and said, "A lot can change in good times and bad times. Everyone has their own opinion; I’m not saying anything."
Famous producer Erol Köse tragically lost his life after falling from the 16th floor of the building he was in. Köse was bid farewell on his final journey with a funeral ceremony held today. Köse, who caused great controversies during his life, was also widely discussed after his death.
HIS WISH WAS NOT FULFILLED Erol Köse, who stated in his will, "Entrust my funeral to Polat Yağcı," had his request ignored by producer Polat Yağcı, who did not take the body and attended the funeral ceremony.
In response to a question about the reactions shown after Erol Köse's death, Yağcı gave a brief answer. The famous producer used the following expressions, indicating the grievances and changing balances within the community:
"I don't want to say much. Our business is a bit of a slippery ground; a lot can change in good times and bad times. Everyone has their own opinion; I’m not saying anything."
A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE SAW HIM OFF Erol Köse's funeral was buried by a handful of people, who stated that he wanted to be buried without a ceremony after the prayer.
At the funeral of Erol Köse, one of the influential figures in the Turkish music industry, the low attendance from the art community drew attention. Hande Yener, the couple Ferhat Göçer-Ömür Gedik, Orhan Gencebay, and Sevim Emre were present at the ceremony to fulfill their last duties to Köse.
Famous singer Hande Yener tried to console Erol Köse's daughter The couple Ferhat Göçer-Ömür Gedik fulfilled their last duties to Köse IBRAHIM TATLISES SENT A WREATH After the news of his death, İbrahim Tatlıses expressed his deep sorrow but did not personally attend the ceremony and only sent a wreath.
REACTIONS POURED IN FROM THE ART WORLD Famous producer Erol Köse's death brought not only mourning but also long-standing grievances. Names like Atilla Taş, Nez, and Cenk Eren stated, "I do not forgive," while İbrahim Tatlıses made a farewell post. Names like Doğuş and Rober Hatemo also expressed that they forgave their rights despite everything.