27.06.2026 11:30
Following the passing of the legendary Turkish actor Kadir İnanır at the age of 77, condolence messages poured in successively from prominent political figures, starting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Drawing attention to the unforgettable works İnanır brought to Turkish cinema and his contributions to the art world, politicians expressed their prayers for God's mercy upon the master artist and extended their condolences to his family, loved ones, and the artistic community.
Following the passing of Turkish cinema master Kadir İnanır at the age of 77, condolences poured in from the political world one after another. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and CHP Deputy Chairman Berhan Şimşek commemorated the master artist in their messages, highlighting the unforgettable legacy Inanır left to Turkish cinema.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM ERDOĞAN
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a post on his social media account, said, "I learned with great sadness that Kadir İnanır, one of the master actors of Turkish cinema, has passed away. I pray for God's mercy for the late Kadir İnanır, and extend my condolences to his family, loved ones, admirers, and the entire art community."
MINISTER ERSOY: "WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU"
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy also emphasized in his condolence message that productions such as Selvi Boylum Al Yazmalım, Tatar Ramazan, Yılanların Öcü, Kara Gözlüm, Bitirim Kardeşler, and many more in which Kadir İnanır starred hold an unforgettable place in Turkish cinema.
Ersoy stated, "We are in deep sorrow over the loss of a legend with countless characters that cannot be enumerated and will never be forgotten. The master of Turkish cinema will continue to live in our memories and hearts. We will not forget you."
KILIÇDAROĞLU: "TURKISH CINEMA HAS LOST A VERY PRECIOUS FIGURE"
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, in his condolence message, said, "Turkish cinema has lost an irreplaceable and very precious figure. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kadir İnanır, who dedicated his life to his art, leaving a mark on millions of memories with his stance and works. I pray for God's mercy for him, and patience for his family, the art community, and all his loved ones."
BERHAN ŞİMŞEK: "KADİR İNANIR NEVER KILLED THE CHILD WITHIN HIM"
CHP Deputy Chairman Berhan Şimşek, sharing an unknown aspect of Kadir İnanır, bid farewell to the master artist with the words, "Not everyone knows; Kadir İnanır compiled the folk song 'They call me the doctor's son, I had a martin made in Aynalı.' Kadir İnanır never killed the child within him. Figures like Kadir İnanır rarely emerge."