25.10.2026 14:51
Singer Nev, who passed away at the age of 57, was sent off on her final journey in Istanbul. Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu, who attended the funeral ceremony, conveyed his condolences to the family of the artist, whom he stated was his schoolmate from university.
Singer Nev, who died at the age of 57, was buried in Karacaahmet Cemetery following the funeral ceremony held in Istanbul. Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu and writer Sunay Akın also attended the ceremony.
Nev, known for the songs “Zor,” “Sen Gibi,” “Benmişim,” and “Mühürlü Kaderim,” passed away at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, where he was receiving treatment. The artist’s manager, İlker Ercan, announced his death with the words, “I am very sorry, we have lost him.”
HE WAS SENT OFF ON HIS FINAL JOURNEY
Nev, who was hospitalized on September 3 due to loss of consciousness and diagnosed with multiple organ failure, was intubated after initial intervention. The artist, whose health condition worsened, was intubated for a second time on October 22.
According to the funeral schedule announced by his manager İlker Ercan, Nev’s funeral was held from the Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque after the noon prayer. The artist was buried in Karacaahmet Cemetery.
SÜLEYMAN SOYLU AND SUNAY AKIN ALSO ATTENDED THE CEREMONY
Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu also took part in the funeral ceremony. Soylu, who was stated to be Nev’s school friend, conveyed his condolences to the artist’s family. Writer Sunay Akın also attended the ceremony.
After Nev’s death, many names, including Kenan Doğulu, Yalın, Demet Akalın, Ferman Akgül, Bertuğ Cemil, and Aslı Gökyokuş, published condolence messages. The groups Manga and Gripin also commemorated the artist with their posts.
WHO IS NEV?
Nevzat Doğansoy, born in Istanbul on December 24, 1968, began music in his childhood years by playing the mandolin. The artist, who turned to the electric guitar during his university years, began performing on stage with the group Chantage in 1995.
Nev, who joined Teoman’s Turkey tour in 2000, became known with his first album “Her Şeye Rağmen,” released in 2001. The artist, who reached wide audiences especially with the song “Zor,” produced works such as “Sen Gibi,” “Işığım ve Gölgem,” and “Bir Nev-i Alaturka.”