22.01.2026 14:10
Umut Özkan, the brother of actor Ufuk Özkan, stated that the claims circulating on social media about a 'donor being found' do not reflect the truth. Umut Özkan made a statement to prevent the spread of such misleading information. He clearly denied the claims of 'a donor being found' and expressed that his brother's treatment process is ongoing, and a confirmed donor candidate has not yet been found. He also stated that information regarding his brother will only be shared by him and through official channels.
In 2023, actor Ufuk Özkan, who was diagnosed with cirrhosis and has been undergoing treatment for about two years, has been the subject of public interest due to donor news. However, his brother Umut Özkan made a notable denial. Umut Özkan stated that the claims circulating on social media about "a donor has been found" do not reflect the truth and made a statement to prevent the spread of misinformation.
CLEAR RESPONSE TO "DONOR FOUND" CLAIMS
Umut Özkan openly denied the donor news about himself. Emphasizing that his brother's treatment process is ongoing, Özkan stated that some information circulating in the public is incomplete or incorrect. In his statement, Umut Özkan said, "Please do not trust any news other than the official announcements I will make regarding my brother. As of now, there is no confirmed donor candidate. Such shares that are contrary to the truth, unverified, and unauthorized are misleading the public and directly complicating the ongoing medical and legal process. The organ transplantation process is conducted within certain ethical rules and legal procedures, and the misconceptions created in the public are harming the healthy progress of the process. Therefore, any information regarding my brother will only be shared by me and through official channels. Necessary legal and administrative applications are being made by us regarding shares made in the opposite direction. I thank everyone who shows sensitivity and respects the process," highlighting that there is currently no confirmed donor process.
CLAIMED THAT A DONOR WAS FOUND ON KADIR BALIK'S PROGRAM
On the other hand, the most concrete information regarding Ufuk Özkan's health condition was shared on the program hosted by Kadir Balık. Speaking on the program, Sinem Yıldız stated that there are promising developments regarding the process, saying, "We are incredibly happy. We have little time left, but we are announcing the news we received last night on Mevzu Ne screens. The sought-after donor has been found."
Program host Kadir Balık emphasized that the information they obtained is based on reliable sources, stating that a suitable donor has been identified and that the medical stages of the process are progressing meticulously. Balık claimed that after the necessary preparations are completed by the end of the month, the surgery is expected to be performed shortly according to the plan.
TREATMENT PROCESS IS BEING CLOSELY MONITORED
While developments regarding Ufuk Özkan's health process are being closely monitored, the timing between the statements from the family front and the information shared on the program drew attention. Authorities emphasized that official and clear information should only be evaluated through statements made by the family and doctors.