It was reported that 79-year-old artist Ferdi Tayfur, who was being treated in a hospital in Antalya, died due to liver and kidney failure.
A written statement was made by the Chief Physician of Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex regarding the death of artist Tayfur.
“Tayfur passed away due to liver and kidney failure”
It was stated in the statement that the artist was brought to the hospital by military plane on December 16 and underwent surgery to clean the sinuses due to a previous fungal infection. “Our artist, whose health condition improved after the surgery, was unfortunately taken to intensive care yesterday afternoon due to rapidly progressing liver and kidney failure. Despite his intensive treatment and all the efforts of his doctors, our artist passed away at 19.38, due to liver and kidney failure of the much-loved artist of Turkish music, Mr. Ferdi Tayfur. “We are deeply saddened to inform his loved ones that he has passed away.” It was said.
The statement emphasized that Ferdi Tayfur is an artist who will be remembered for generations not only with his strong voice and unforgettable songs, but also with the innovations and sincerity he brought to Turkish music, and expressed his condolences to his family and loved ones.
The artist’s body was taken from the hospital
Artist Tayfur’s body was placed in the hearse brought to the hospital. A prayer was said with the participation of his relatives, Governor Hulusi Şahin, Provincial Police Chief İlker Arslan and his fans, and the body was sent off to Antalya Airport.
Governor Şahin expressed his condolences to Tayfur’s relatives here.
Additionally, donuts were distributed for the artist in front of the hospital building.
It was learned that Ferdi Tayfur’s body will be sent to Istanbul in the morning.
