Deaths in the 2020s

Yavuz Top

1950–2025 (age 75)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Yavuz Top was a talented Turkish musician whose career contributed significantly to the nation's musical landscape.

Edip Akbayram

1950–2025 (age 75)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Ahmet Edip Akbayram (29 December 1950 – 2 March 2025) was a Turkish rock music artist, composer and socialist.

Ogün Altıparmak

1938–2025 (age 87)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Ogün Altıparmak (10 November 1938 – 2 February 2025) was a Turkish professional footballer who played as a striker f...

İlhan Şeşen

1948–2025 (age 77)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Jawdat Said

1931–2022 (age 91)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Tsey Jawdat Said (Adyghe: Цэй Джэудэт Сахьид; Arabic: جودت سعيد; 31 January 1931 – 30 January ...

Hasan Çelebi

1937–2025 (age 88)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Hasan Çelebi (1937 – 24 February 2025) was a Turkish master of Islamic calligraphy.

Şinasi Yurtsever

1973–2025 (age 52)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish actor celebrated for his performances in film and theater.

İbrahim Şenocak

1916–2020 (age 104)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

İbrahim Şenocak was a Turkish politician who served his country with dedication throughout his long career in public s...

Yılmaz Ulusoy

1941–2025 (age 84)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Yılmaz Ulusoy was a Turkish businessperson whose entrepreneurial contributions shaped Turkey's commercial landscape.

Baki Kuru

1928–2022 (age 94)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Baki Kuru was a Turkish jurist whose contributions shaped Turkish legal thought and practice.

Agâh Özgüç

1932–2022 (age 90)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Agâh Özgüç was a Turkish writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Turkish culture.

Yılmaz Gruda

1930–2023 (age 93)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Yılmaz Gruda (14 July 1930 – 25 July 2023) was a Turkish actor, poet, playwright, and translator.

Bahar Öztan

1962–2024 (age 62)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Alpay Ekler

1964–2022 (age 58)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Alpay Ekler was a skilled Turkish puppeteer who contributed to the art of puppet theater.

Osman Sınav

1956–2025 (age 69)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Osman Sınav was an accomplished Turkish screenwriter whose work contributed to Turkish cinema.

Şevket Sabancı

1936–2021 (age 85)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Şevket Sabancı (1936 – 22 July 2021) was a Turkish billionaire businessman and philanthropist, and a second-generati...

Şener Eruygur

1941–2023 (age 82)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Mehmet Şener Eruygur (17 June 1941 – 20 February 2023) was a Turkish army general.

Aydın İlter

1930–2022 (age 92)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Aydın İlter (1 July 1930 – 21 April 2022) was a Turkish general.

Servet Yörük

1950–2021 (age 71)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Turkish soldier who dedicated his life to national service and defense.

Mustafa Akşin

1931–2020 (age 89)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Engin Çağlar

1940–2025 (age 85)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish film actor whose career spanned decades of Turkish cinema.

Rüçhan Çamay

1931–2025 (age 94)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Rüçhan Çamay was a renowned Turkish singer whose career made significant contributions to Turkish music.

Abdurrahman Kılıç

1951–2021 (age 70)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Feyzaver Turan

1919–2020 (age 101)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Feyzaver Turan was a Turkish citizen who lived through much of the twentieth century.

Alpay Göltekin

1972–2020 (age 48)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Mehtap Ar

1956–2021 (age 65)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Mehtap Ar (6 April 1956 – 10 April 2021) was a Turkish actress who appeared in over 50 films and TV series.

Numan Okumuş

1939–2022 (age 83)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Numan Okumuş (born 2 November 1939) is a Turkish footballer.

Özgül Tanyeri

1936–2021 (age 85)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Özgül Tanyeri was a talented Turkish opera singer whose performances enriched the cultural landscape.

Yunus Güner

1972–2021 (age 49)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Yunus Güner was a distinguished Turkish actor whose performances contributed significantly to Turkish cinema and theate...

Handan Ertuğrul

1927–2021 (age 94)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Nezih Alkış

1938–2022 (age 84)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Nezih Alkış was a respected Turkish writer whose literary contributions enriched Turkish cultural life.

Başak Doğru

1945–2023 (age 78)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Ayla Büyükataman

1938–2023 (age 85)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Ayla Büyükataman was an accomplished Turkish composer whose musical works contributed to Turkish cultural life.

Oya Çapa

1938–2023 (age 85)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Akın Uğurlu

1950–2023 (age 73)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Akın Uğurlu was a talented Turkish voice actor whose work contributed to Turkish film, television, and animation.

Sönmez Targan

1944–2022 (age 78)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Rasim Özkanca

1948–2023 (age 75)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Rasim Özkanca was a respected Turkish businessperson whose career contributed significantly to Turkish commerce.

Mutlu Parkan

1948–2021 (age 73)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Mutlu Parkan was a Turkish university teacher and educator.

Fatma Türkan Yamacı

1930–2020 (age 90)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Fatma Türkan Yamacı was a renowned Turkish singer.

Erol Çarmıklı

1936–2021 (age 85)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Özkan Şahin

1935–2024 (age 89)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turgay Atasü

1934–2022 (age 88)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turgay Atasü was a Turkish physician and medical professional.

İsmet Uçma

1955–2021 (age 66)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

İsmet Uçma (1 January 1955 – 11 October 2021) was a Turkish politician and member of the Turkish Parliament.

Asım Ekren

1951–2021 (age 70)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Asım Ekren was a dedicated Turkish musician whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape.

Ataman Yalgın

1942–2021 (age 79)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Ataman Yalgın was a respected Turkish ambassador whose diplomatic career advanced Turkey's international relations.

Emre Torun

1972–2025 (age 53)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Adnan Çoker

1927–2022 (age 95)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Adnan Coker (Turkish: Adnan Çoker; 20 October 1927 – 22 August 2022) was a Turkish abstract artist.

Cahit Tanyol

1914–2020 (age 106)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Hüseyin Cahit Tanyol (1914 – 11 August 2020) was a Turkish writer, poet, and sociologist, often regarded as the fathe...

Necip Kocayusufpaşaoğlu

1932–2021 (age 89)

Karacaahmet Cemetery

Necip Kocayusufpaşaoğlu was a respected Turkish jurist whose legal scholarship and professional contributions signific...

Bahattin Baydar

1936–2023 (age 87)

Karacaahmet Cemetery