07.03.2026 17:02
In the past weeks, Ufuk Özkan, who underwent a liver transplant, responded to claims that he was "admitted to intensive care" by sharing sincere photos with his brother. Not forgetting Salih Kıvırcık, who donated his liver to him, Özkan said, "Because sometimes life reminds you of this: If you have a true brother, even the darkest path can lead to light."
After the successful organ transplant operation, famous actor Ufuk Özkan, whose health status has been the subject of rumors, shared heartfelt photos with his brother Umut Özkan, clarifying the claims and thanking those who supported him during the challenging illness process.
The actor, who described going through a difficult period, expressed in his post that the search for a donor was quite emotional for him and his family.
"IF YOU HAVE A TRUE BROTHER, EVEN THE DARKEST PATH WILL LEAD TO LIGHT"
Not forgetting Salih Kıvırcık, who donated his liver to him while using the word "brother," Özkan stated the following in his post:
"There are some stories; everyone feels what happened without the need for words.
For me, those days were a challenging illness process and a hopeful search for a donor.
During that process, my brother Umut Özkan never took a step back. Campaigns, messages, calls… He ran day and night to reach everyone possible.
And one day, doors opened. Salih Kıvırcık, who will always remain my brother in my life, was found. The operation was successfully completed with the efforts of our valuable professors.
Today, looking back, the strongest thing that remains in my mind from those days is my brother's unwavering effort.
Because sometimes life reminds you of this:
If you have a true brother, even the darkest path will lead to light.
I'm glad you're here, brother."