16.09.2025 08:40
The actor Ufuk Özkan, who is remembered for his role as "Cevahir" in the series "Geniş Aile," has been admitted to intensive care due to cirrhosis, which he has been battling for a while. His brother, Umut Özkan, requested support from fans with the words, "My brother is in intensive care, we need your prayers."
The actor Ufuk Özkan, who is remembered for his role as "Cevahir" in the unforgettable Turkish TV series Geniş Aile, has recently been in the news due to health issues.
ALLEGATIONS OF SUICIDE
According to allegations that emerged yesterday, Özkan attempted suicide at his home in Beşiktaş. Following a report from his relatives, the actor was taken to the hospital, where it was shared that he was under treatment and his health condition was good.
It is known that 48-year-old Özkan has been receiving treatment for liver failure for a long time, and in the past, he openly expressed his financial difficulties to the public.
"MY BROTHER IS IN INTENSIVE CARE"
Following the events, Özkan's brother Umut Özkan made a statement on his social media account, saying, "My brother is in intensive care. We need your prayers and good wishes."
"I WILL DIE ON STAGE IF NECESSARY"
Journalist Asiye Acar also stated on social media that she reached out to Umut Özkan. According to Acar, Ufuk Özkan has been undergoing treatment for cirrhosis for a while, but the negative report from the committee for a transplant deeply saddened the actor.
It was reported that Umut Özkan shared his brother's words, "I will die on stage if necessary, I need to work." Acar announced that the actor collapsed this morning and was taken to the hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care.