It took their breath away! There is a statement from the master actor who fainted at Haldun Dormen's funeral.

It took their breath away! There is a statement from the master actor who fainted at Haldun Dormen's funeral.

25.01.2026 18:30

The veteran name of Turkish theater, Haldun Dormen's funeral, saw master actor İzzet Günay fainting, who made a statement regarding his health condition. In the video he published, Günay said, "I worried you, I apologize. I am perfectly fine. I am leaving the hospital now. Everything is normal, I will go home from here."

Actor İzzet Günay, who fainted at Haldun Dormen's funeral, announced that his health is good with a video he published.

One of the leading figures of Turkish theater, master actor and director Haldun Dormen was bid farewell on his final journey after the funeral prayer held following the noon prayer at Teşvikiye Mosque.

ACTOR İZZET GÜNAY FAINTED

During the funeral prayer, master actor İzzet Günay fell ill and fainted. In those moments, the famous names attending the ceremony provided the first aid to Günay. His wife, İpek Günay, was calmed by those around her as Günay was quickly taken to the hospital by an ambulance called to the scene.

SPOKE ABOUT HIS HEALTH STATUS

Master actor Günay later published a video regarding his health status. In the video he shared, Günay stated, "I would like to thank my dear friends who are worried about me. I apologize for causing you to panic. I am perfectly fine. I am leaving the hospital now. Everything is normal, I will go home from here. Thank you, don't worry."

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