31.03.2025 08:51
The artist Volkan Konak, who collapsed at a concert venue in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, passed away while being transferred to the hospital. A statement from Gazimağusa State Hospital indicated that Konak received 40 minutes of CPR on stage, but despite interventions at the hospital, he could not be saved.
The press release made by the Gazimağusa State Hospital's Chief Physician regarding the death of artist Volkan Konak stated that CPR was performed on Konak for 40 minutes on stage.
THERE IS A STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF PHYSICIAN
According to the statement made by the Gazimağusa State Hospital's Chief Physician regarding the famous artist Volkan Konak, 58, who collapsed on stage and died in the hospital, health teams were quickly directed to the hotel where the artist was performing following a report received by the 112 Emergency Call Center at 23:23 on March 30, 2025. While doctors present at the concert venue and the emergency medical team performed CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for approximately 40 minutes, the artist was later intubated and transferred to the hospital at 00:10.
25 MINUTES OF STRUGGLE IN THE HOSPITAL
It was reported that Konak, who entered the hospital at 00:17 as "Ex duhul" (deceased), was given advanced life support for 25 minutes by a team of specialist doctors. However, as no response was obtained despite all interventions, it was announced that the artist passed away at 00:42.
"WE WISH CONDOLENCES TO HIS LOVED ONES"
The Chief Physician's office stated in its announcement, "We wish mercy from God for the late Volkan Konak and condolences to his family, relatives, and loved ones."
HIS WIFE SELMA KONAK FAINTED IN FRONT OF THE HOSPITAL
His wife Selma Konak, who received the sad news, fainted in front of the hospital. The artist's close friend Hakan Altun also went to the hospital to support his loved ones after hearing the news of his death.