Actor and wife of Turkish series Kurulus Osman die in earthquake, mourned by fans
Turkish actor Çağdaş Çankaya, best known for his role in the hit series Kuruluş Osman, and his wife Zilan Tigris, a professional musician, have tragically been declared dead following the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria.
The quakes have killed thousands of people and forced millions to stay outdoors in extreme weather. As rescue efforts continue, the World Health Organization has dubbed the quakes as the worst natural disaster in a century.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of the valuable actor of our TV series Establishment Osman, Çağdaş Çankaya, and his musician wife, Zilan Tigris, in the earthquake disaster that deeply injured us all.😢 pic.twitter.com/eAnWGabs4i— Özge Törer (@Ozge_Torer) February 12, 2023
A production company confirmed the deaths of Çağdaş Çankaya and his wife, expressing sincere condolences to their family and loved ones. Fans of the Turkish star remembered him with heartfelt condolences.
The Turkish Red Crescent President recently told an international publication that the relief efforts would continue for nearly 18 months as thousands of buildings were razed in quake-hit regions.
The February 6 quakes reportedly affected nearly a dozen cities, which were home to nearly 15 million people, about one-sixth of the country’s population.
