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Sad news has come from Turgut Karataş, known as Ankaralı Turgut, who was fighting lung cancer and was recently intubated. The famous artist Ankaralı Turgut passed away in the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Ankaralı Turgut will be laid to rest at Mamak Ortaköy Cemetery after the funeral prayer to be held after the noon prayer tomorrow.
THE SAD NEWS WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE MAYOR OF MAMAK
The sad news was first announced by Mamak Mayor Veli Gündüz Şahin. In a post on X, Şahin stated, "I learned of the passing of my dear brother, Ankaralı Turgut, the brother of Ankara, with deep sorrow. I extend my condolences to his family, his loved ones, and the entire art community. May God have mercy on him. May his place be paradise."
HIS GRANDDAUGHTER ALSO CONFIRMED THE NEWS OF HIS PASSING
A post regarding Ankaralı Turgut's passing also came from his granddaughter Damla Nur Boran. In her message, she stated, "We lost my grandfather Ankaralı Turgut. He will be buried after the noon prayer tomorrow."
"UNFORTUNATELY, WE LOST HIM IN THE EARLY MORNING"
The singer's manager Murat Boran said, "Unfortunately, we lost him in the early morning. We are very sad. His funeral will be held tomorrow at Mamak Ortaköy Cemetery."
WHO IS ANKARALI TURGUT?
Ankaralı Turgut, whose real name is Turgut Karataş, was a musician, songwriter, and actor born in Ankara in 1963. Ankaralı Turgut, who made music in the genres of arabesque and folk dance, is particularly known for his entertaining and lively songs.
The artist, who started his career in the 1990s, has released many albums and singles. He has popular songs such as "Kaymak Lazım" and "Beni Görmek İçin Gelme."
Ankaralı Turgut struggled with health issues such as COPD and lung cancer for many years. He passed away on December 15, 2024, in the hospital where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.
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