15.06.2026 15:50
35-year-old successful actress Ece İrtem, who left a mark with her character 'Işıl' in the series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti', passed away due to a heart attack she suffered at home. It was revealed that the young actress celebrated her birthday just one day before her death and that her mother was with her at the time of the incident.
The sad news from the successful actress Ece İrtem, who appeared before the audience with the role of 'Işıl' in the series 'Kızılcık Şerbeti', which recently broke viewing records, has plunged the art world into mourning. It has been learned that the 35-year-old young actress suddenly fell ill at her home in the morning hours and passed away.
SHE DIED IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MOTHER
Details regarding the death of Ece İrtem, who passed away at a young age, have also begun to become clear. In an official statement made by the actress's lawyer, Uğur Gökkoyun, it was stated that İrtem was at home with her mother at the time of the incident.
Lawyer Gökkoyun included the following statements in his announcement informing the public:
"My client Ece İrtem passed away today around 12:00 PM. The incident occurred while she was at her home with her mother. Based on initial findings, we believe she died due to a heart attack. The investigation continues. The definitive result will be clarified with the autopsy report. The public will be informed separately when the autopsy report is released. I extend my condolences to her family and all her loved ones."
THE DAY BEFORE HER DEATH WAS HER BIRTHDAY
A heartbreaking detail that makes the young actress's sudden death even more tragic has also emerged. It was learned that Ece İrtem's birthday was just one day before her death. While her loved ones and friends were preparing to send her messages celebrating her new age, this shocking news of death plunged her family and fans into deep sorrow.
HER POSTS FROM HOURS AGO BROKE HEARTS
İrtem's last posts made just hours ago on her social media account brought tears to the eyes of those who saw them. The young actress, who shared lively photos and gave positive messages to her followers, left deep sorrow behind with her sudden departure. It has been reported that procedures continue at the forensic medicine institution to determine the exact cause of death.
WHO IS ECE İRTEM?
Actress Ece İrtem was born in Sivas in 1991. İrtem completed her education in the Music Department Opera and Singing Main Art Branch at Yaşar University, and later studied acting at the Sadri Alışık Cultural Center in Istanbul to improve herself in the field.
Ece İrtem started her television career with the series "Kaçak Gelinler" broadcast in 2014, and soon took roles in many successful productions. She became widely known by the audience for her characters in series such as "O Hayat Benim", "Şeref Meselesi", "Kertenkele Yeniden Doğuş", "Yeni Gelin", "Payitaht Abdülhamid", "Bay Yanlış", "Mahkum", "Yasak Elma" and "Aile".
The actress, who particularly drew attention with her character Afet in the series "Yeni Gelin" and her role Cansın in "Aile", recently made a name for herself with the character Işıl in the series "Kızılcık Şerbeti".
Also prominent with her background in music education, Ece İrtem continued her career in television and cinema projects. The successful actress was considered one of the notable figures in the Turkish television world with her performance in the productions she took part in.