28.11.2025 15:45
The steadicam operator Ömer Belli, who has worked on many projects in the series, film, and advertising sectors, jumped into the sea from the 15 July Martyrs Bridge during the night. It was learned that Belli's driver's license was revoked a few hours before the incident for driving under the influence.
Ömer Belli, one of the recognized steadicam operators in the television and film industry, went to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge tonight and jumped into the Bosphorus. According to the information obtained, it was noted that Belli had a traffic accident around 01:00 the previous night and his driver's license was confiscated due to being under the influence of alcohol.
WENT TO THE BRIDGE HOURS AFTER HIS LICENSE WAS CONFISCATED
According to the information shared by Birsen Altuntaş, Ömer Belli, after calling a taxi through an app, asked the taxi driver to stop and take a photo while passing over the bridge around 03:00. However, the taxi driver did not find this request appropriate and continued to drive. Allegedly, after pulling the handbrake and stopping the vehicle, Belli quickly got out of the taxi and threw himself off the bridge. Teams launched a comprehensive search in the Bosphorus to find Belli.
SAID HE WAS HAPPY WITH HIS LAST PROJECT
It was learned that Belli, a beloved figure in the industry, worked as the steadicam operator for the series 10 Bin Adım, starring Devin Özgür Çınar and Binnur Kaya. His close circle stated that Belli had been satisfied with his job recently and was working happily.