25.04.2026 06:23
Master theater and opera artist Ferdi Atuner passed away at the age of 82. Atuner was bid farewell on his final journey yesterday. During the memorial ceremony held at AKM for Ferdi Atuner, a fight broke out between actress Şehnaz Dilan and Ferdi Atuner's son-in-law.
Ferdi Atuner, a well-known figure in theater, television, and cinema, passed away at the age of 82. His family announced that the artist died due to a heart attack.
Sad news came from Ferdi Atuner, a performer at the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet who had been known to face health issues for a long time. His death has caused great sorrow in the art community.
"HE SAYS GOODBYE TO US AT HIS FAVORITE PLACE"
Emotional moments were experienced at the ceremony held for Ferdi Atuner at the Atatürk Cultural Center. The artist's daughter, İlayda Atuner, said in her speech, "It is an indescribable pain for me. He was someone devoted to art. He is saying goodbye at his favorite place. May his place be heaven from now on."
TENSION DURING THE CEREMONY AT AKM
During the memorial ceremony held at Taksim AKM, a brief tension occurred. It was learned that a dispute arose between actress Şehnaz Dilan and Ferdi Atuner's son-in-law. İlayda Atuner also got involved in the argument, and the incident marked the ceremony.
During the incident, it was noted that actress Asena Keskinci was about to speak on stage. The tension was reported to have ended quickly.
HE LEFT A MARK ON THE ART WORLD
Ferdi Atuner took part in many important projects throughout his career. He became widely known through the program "Olacak O Kadar," where he acted alongside Levent Kırca. He also appeared in productions such as "Çocuklar Duymasın," "En Son Babalar Duyar," "Reyting Hamdi," "Ayrılsak da Beraberiz," and "Çılgın Bediş."
In addition to theater and cinema, Atuner was also known for his voice-over work and served as a performer at the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet for many years.