The 'Father Memduh' of Kurtlar Vadisi, Namık Kemal Yiğittürk, has passed away.

The 'Father Memduh' of Kurtlar Vadisi, Namık Kemal Yiğittürk, has passed away.

20.10.2025 17:00

The master actor Namık Kemal Yiğittürk, who became unforgettable for his portrayal of the character "Baba Memduh" in the legendary Turkish TV series Kurtlar Vadisi, passed away at the age of 80. The artistic community experienced great sorrow with the death of the veteran actor.

Namık Kemal Yiğittürk, who captured the hearts of the audience with his portrayal of the character "Baba Memduh" in the series Kurtlar Vadisi, which marked an era, passed away at the age of 80.

Kurtlar Vadisi's 'Baba Memduh' Namık Kemal Yiğittürk has passed away

THE ART COMMUNITY IS IN MOURNING

The death of Yiğittürk, a master of the theater, cinema, and series world, has caused deep sorrow in the art community. His colleagues and fans shared their grief on social media with messages saying, "Turkish theater has lost an important figure."

HE WAS ON SCREENS FOR YEARS

Namık Kemal Yiğittürk, who began his artistic life on theater stages, took part in many significant productions throughout his long career. However, he achieved his greatest breakthrough with the powerful role of "Baba Memduh" in the series "Kurtlar Vadisi."

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