27.12.2025 14:10
A new development has occurred regarding the health of the master actor Necdet Kökeş, known for his character "Zıpzıp" in the beloved Yeşilçam film series Battal Gazi. It has been reported that Kökeş suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized, and he has been placed in intensive care with a serious health condition.
Bad news has come from Necdet Kökeş, who is remembered for his role as "Zıpzıp" in the Battal Gazi series, consisting of 4 films featuring Cüneyt Arkın, set in the 1960s of Yeşilçam. It has been learned that Kökeş, who was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack a few days ago, has been placed in intensive care.
IN INTENSIVE CARE, HEALTH CONDITION CRITICAL
It has been reported that Kökeş, who has allegedly been living under difficult conditions in a hotel room in Beyoğlu for many years, continues his life amid financial difficulties, and information regarding the actor's recent health status was shared by the Instagram account "Üçüncü Adam," which shares Yeşilçam content.
According to the post, 81-year-old Necdet Kökeş was treated at Istanbul Taksim First Aid Hospital after suffering a heart attack. It was reported that Kökeş is in the intensive care unit and his health condition is being closely monitored. It has been learned that Kökeş's health condition is serious.
On the other hand, it was stated that the master actor is experiencing shortness of breath, and there has been a decline in his memory and physical condition.
WHO IS NECDET KÖKEŞ?
Born in 1944 in Adana, Necdet Kökeş moved to Istanbul in 1962 to try his luck in Yeşilçam cinema. Kökeş experienced his first acting experience in the film "Leyla ile Mecnun" and quickly became one of the sought-after character actors in Yeşilçam. He won the hearts of cinema audiences by taking part in adventure and historical films such as "Battal Gazi," "Hakanlar Çarpışıyor," "Deli Dumrul," and "Şaban Askerde."
REMEMBERED FOR THE "ZIPZIP" CHARACTER
Necdet Kökeş's most well-known role in Yeşilçam was the character "Zıpzıp," which he played in the "Battal Gazi" series filmed between 1971-1974. Kökeş, who appeared on screen alongside Cüneyt Arkın, left an unforgettable mark on Turkish cinema with his energetic and sympathetic demeanor. This role became a turning point in his career and permanently etched his name in the colorful world of Yeşilçam.