23.06.2025 08:31
In the episode of the popular ATV competition "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" that aired on Sunday, June 22, dentist Yaman Özkan, who participated in the show, passed away shortly after the filming. Özkan, who stood out with his knowledge and calm demeanor, had his moments from the competition broadcast at the request of his family, who wanted to keep them as a memory.
The quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," which has been followed with great interest on ATV screens for years and has captivated millions, was watched this time with a different emotion during the episode aired on Sunday, June 22. The audience witnessed not only a quiz competition but also the fragility of life.
The dentist Yaman Özkan, who competed in this episode, passed away after the filming. Özkan's family requested the program to be aired in order to keep his memory alive. The program team did not turn down this emotional request and brought Özkan's moments from the competition to the screens.
The contestant, who easily passed the initial barrier questions, faced the question in the 5th question: "In the Turkish translations of the cartoon and comic book 'Red Kit,' which character's original name is Rantanplan?" After using the audience poll lifeline, the contestant answered the question confidently after 59% of the audience chose option C, 'Joe Dalton.' However, when the correct answer turned out to be option A, 'Rintintin,' Özkan, who trusted the audience, bid farewell to the competition. Upset about being eliminated, he said, "Actually, I needed a good amount of money," and left the competition with 5,000 TL.
The news of Yaman Özkan's passing was announced by the competition team through the program's social media account.
In the statement made, it was expressed, "Unfortunately, Dentist Yaman Özkan has passed away after suffering from an illness. As the Millionaire team, we wish him God's mercy and offer our condolences to his loved ones." No information was shared regarding Özkan's illness.