16.01.2026 16:53
Sad news has come from Umut Özkan, the brother of actor Ufuk Özkan, who is being treated for liver failure and waiting for a suitable donor. In his statement, Umut Özkan said, "My liver donor test has resulted negatively. However, we never lose our hope and faith."
The famous actor Ufuk Özkan, who has made a mark in many series and films including Geniş Aile, Oflu Hoca, Emret Komutanım, Cenazemize Hoş geldiniz, Aile Terbiyesi, and Adalet, has been receiving treatment for liver failure for a long time.
UFUK ÖZKAN'S SIBLING'S DONOR TEST RESULT CAME BACK NEGATIVE
As his condition worsened, Özkan was hospitalized on January 12 while waiting for a suitable donor for a liver transplant, and sad news came from his 50-year-old successful actor brother, Umut Özkan. Özkan announced that the donor test result was negative.
In his statement, Özkan expressed the following: "First of all, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been with us, showing sensitivity by saying, 'I want to help by donating blood.' This interest and support give us great strength during this challenging process. At this stage, there is no need for any blood."
In the ongoing process, if a suitable donor is found; I would like to specifically state that I will personally contact valuable volunteers who wish to contribute wholeheartedly to this process if a need arises before or during the surgery.
"WE NEVER LOSE OUR HOPE AND FAITH"
I also regret to share that my liver donor test result has come back negative. However, we never lose our hope and faith. Because we know that it will be found... Our love is very great, our faith is very strong. My brother Ufuk Özkan also specifically asked me to convey his heartfelt thanks and love to everyone from here."