01.04.2025 11:10
Following Volkan Konak's passing, his words "Keep me close" sparked controversy. In a previous interview, Konak had stated that his remarks on stage should not be interpreted as a will, emphasizing that those words were part of a stage performance. In 2020, in response to comments made about this will, Konak had said, "I love Trabzon. My place is clear, next to my father."
During a concert in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the famous artist Volkan Konak suddenly fell ill and was taken to the hospital, where he passed away despite all interventions. The truth about the words reported as his will, which he announced years ago, has come to light.
In the statements reported as his will, he said, "This is my will to my loved ones, please do not bury me in the ground when I die. Burn my entire body. And put it in a box and scatter all my ashes over my Black Sea. Especially over my Trabzon."
"WHAT I SAY ON STAGE IS A SHOW"
Following the artist from Trabzon's death, discussions about his will erupted on social media, and an interview Konak gave earlier came to the forefront. In his statement, Konak emphasized that his words on stage should not be considered a will.
Stating that his stage remarks are merely a show, Konak said, "There is no will. If I were to make a will, I would do it for my family. I wouldn't do it for a nightclub customer. It is a stage show there. Those words should not be taken seriously. People either have never been to a concert, never watched a theater, or have never seen a stage show. What we say in a one-on-one interview binds us. What we say on stage is a show."
"I WILL LIE NEXT TO MY FATHER"
In a concert he gave on February 24, 2020, regarding the words referred to as his will, Konak said, "Is there no other topic? Yes, I love Trabzon, I am from the Black Sea. My place is clear. Maçka Konakoğlu cemetery, I will lie next to my father."
TO BE BURIED IN MAÇKA
The funeral of the artist, who passed away at the age of 58, is planned to be brought to his hometown Trabzon tonight (Tuesday). Konak will be buried in the family cemetery in the Güney neighborhood after the funeral prayer to be held at Maçka Central Mosque following the noon prayer on Wednesday, April 2.