NEWS CENTER – Master artist Ferdi Tayfur, who was receiving treatment in Antalya, died at the age of 79. 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. Ferdi Tayfur, one of the popular names of Arabesque Turkish music since the 1970s, died this evening in the hospital where he was treated.
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THE LEGENDARY CONCERT HE GIVEN IN GÜLHANE HAS NOT BEEN FORGOTTEN
Ferdi Tayfur, originally from Adana, gave a concert to approximately 200 thousand people in Gülhane Park in Istanbul in 1993.
The concert of the famous artist was recorded as the largest choir in the world. After his death, Ferdi Tayfur’s legendary concert went viral on social media.
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.
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FUNERAL CEREMONY HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
According to the statement made by Recep Ergül, President of the Professional Association of Musical Work Owners of Turkey (MESAM), a funeral ceremony will be held for the master artist at the Atatürk Cultural Center on Saturday, January 4.
Tayfur’s body will be buried in Yeniköy Cemetery after the afternoon prayer at Emirgan Çınaraltı Mosque.
