Ferdi Tayfur, who was transferred to Antalya by military plane upon the request of his doctors and family after his treatment in Muğla, underwent surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital a while ago. Tayfur died in the same hospital. Ferdi Tayfur, who fell ill at his home in Marmaris on December 15, was first sent by ambulance to a private hospital in the district, and then to another private health institution in Muğla.
After his treatment in the intensive care unit of the general surgery department, the artist was transferred from Muğla to the hospital in Antalya on December 16, where he underwent sinus surgery.
It was stated that the artist had previously had a stent inserted into his brain vessel during surgery performed in a hospital in Antalya.
HE HAD HAD A KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION
Ferdi Tayfur, who received dialysis treatment for a while, had his son's kidney transplanted in Antalya in 2020.
STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
In the statement made by the Ministry of Health, “We learned with deep sadness the death of Ferdi Tayfur, one of the rare artists of our country. Ferdi Tayfur, who won the hearts of millions with the works he contributed to Turkish music, will always be remembered with respect. We express our condolences to his family, relatives, fans and the art community.” statements were included.
WHO IS FERDİ TAYFUR?
Ferdi Tayfur is a well-known Turkish singer, songwriter and composer. He was born in 1945 in Yüreğir district of Adana. He has become one of the important names of Turkish music since the 1970s and is especially one of the leading names of arabesque music.
Ferdi Tayfur is known for his unique interpretation and emotional lyrics. He has gained a wide audience with his hit songs such as “Peace Not Left”, “Bana Ellerini Ver”, “Journey to the End of the Night”. He started his music career in the early 1970s and has released numerous albums to date. Ferdi Tayfur's music generally deals with themes such as love, longing, separation and the difficulties of life.
In addition, Tayfur has also acted in addition to music and appeared in several movies. He has a large fan base both in Turkey and abroad. In the 80s and 90s, he made a name for himself as one of the most popular names of Turkish music. Tayfur's music, especially after the 1980s, has been considered one of the most important representatives of arabesque music in Turkey.
