13.11.2025 10:06
The beloved figure of Turkish Classical Music, Muazzez Abacı, passed away at the age of 78. Abacı, who underwent angioplasty and had a stent placed due to heart issues last October, had been receiving treatment again after suffering a heart attack in the United States in recent weeks. The artist was battling serious kidney problems and had been in intensive care in recent days. The artist's manager, Taner Budak, announced the news of Abacı's passing on his social media account.
The unforgettable name of Turkish Classical Music, Muazzez Abacı, has passed away. Abacı, who underwent angioplasty and had a stent placed due to heart problems last October, had been receiving treatment again after suffering a heart attack in the United States in recent weeks. After the stent procedure, serious issues were detected in her kidneys during follow-up examinations, and she had been fighting for her life in intensive care for days.
It was reported that Abacı had difficulty breathing, and after her health condition worsened, she passed away on her 78th birthday. The news was announced by the artist's manager, Taner Budak, last night.
THE SAD NEWS WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE MANAGER
Budak stated in a message on social media: "With great sadness, we lost our artist Muazzez Abacı on her 78th birthday. She will always be remembered for her love, smiling face, and beautiful heart."
Muazzez Abacı's passing caused deep sorrow both on social media and in the art world. Many famous names shared emotional messages for the master artist.
THE ART WORLD IS IN MOURNING
BÜLENT ERSOY: Another era has closed. My dear friend, you burned my heart tonight. I am burning, burning, burning. May you rest in peace.
ATA DEMİRER: I will remember you with the laughter you burst out after saying "Ata, you sang my song" in the Marşandiz Studio. Rest in peace, Muazzez Hanım.
EMEL SAYIN: My dear friend… The precious one for all of us… I am so sad that it is impossible to forget you. We will miss you so much. May your place be paradise.
SEDA SAYAN: We lost the great master, may God have mercy on him. May your place be paradise.
EBRU GÜNDEŞ: A legend has passed from our lives... Her powerful voice will always be in our ears, her smile will always be in our hearts... Your place cannot be filled, great Abacı... We will not forget!
AJDA PEKKAN: I learned with deep sadness about the passing of the unique voice of Turkish music, my dear friend Muazzez Abacı. The memory of this great value, who inspired generations with her art, elegance, and interpretation, will always live on. With tears in my eyes, I wish God's mercy upon dear Muazzez Abacı; I wish patience and condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire art community. May her soul rest in peace, may she sleep in light.
NİLÜFER: Unfortunately, we lost her. A great voice, an institution in Turkish Classical Music, a lion-hearted woman. I loved her very much. We lost her on her birthday. May her place be paradise, may it be filled with light.
SAFİYE SOYMAN: A great master, a great voice, may her place be paradise. We lost Muazzez Abacı. I am in deep sorrow. May God give patience to her loved ones, especially her children.
KAMURAN AKKOR: I am deeply saddened by the loss of Muazzez Abacı, a great name in Turkish music, with whom I shared the same stage many times. I will always remember Muazzez Abacı, who won our hearts with her art, elegance, and powerful voice, with respect, love, and longing. May her place be paradise.