Actor Serhat Kılıç was bid farewell at a ceremony in Istanbul

A farewell ceremony was held at the home in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district for 51-year-old actor Serhat Kılıç. Colleagues spoke about Kılıç’s acting, musical talent and personality at the ceremony; his funeral prayer will be held in Ankara tomorrow.

Scraper SystemSeptember 07, 2026, 05:43 PM

Actor Serhat Kılıç was bid farewell at a ceremony in Istanbul

A farewell ceremony was held for 51-year-old actor Serhat Kılıç, who died at his home in Kağıthane. The ceremony began with attendees watching photographs of Kılıç and videos prepared from productions in which he had acted.

Birol Güven, director general of cinema at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said he attended the ceremony as Kılıç’s friend. Güven said their paths crossed on the television series Seksenler, adding that Kılıç had turned a small initial role into one of the series’ important storylines through his powerful acting.

Güven said Kılıç was a unique talent both in front of the camera and on stage, and that he was also a very good singer. He added that Kılıç particularly enjoyed surprising professional musicians with his singing.

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Colleagues remembered Kılıç

Ayşegül İşsever, artistic director general of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters, expressed her sorrow over Kılıç’s death. İşsever said she remembered Kılıç, whom she met during rehearsals at the Haldun Taner Stage, as a respectful, energetic, hardworking and successful actor.

Actor Ertan Saban said he had worked with Kılıç on his final project. Saban said Kılıç valued quality and was an artist who made Türkiye laugh and possessed many talents; he described him as emotional and someone who cried frequently, contrary to his public image.

Actor Bennu Yıldırımlar said Kılıç was devoted to his life and profession, and was loyal to his family and those who contributed to his work. Yıldırımlar described Kılıç as someone who believed in team spirit, inspired confidence on stage, and was a good observer and storyteller; she also praised his voice and his connection with music alongside his acting.

Actors Mahir İpek, Burak Altay, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Selim Bayraktar and Emre Karayel, as well as musician Uğur Gülbaharlı and dramaturg Dilek Tekintaş, also shared their memories of Kılıç and their feelings at the ceremony.

Following the ceremony attended by the artist’s father, Mehmet Ali Kılıç, his theater colleagues and loved ones, Kılıç’s coffin was carried away on the shoulders of mourners. Kılıç’s funeral prayer will be held tomorrow at noon at Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque in Ankara. The actor’s remains will be buried at Karşıyaka Cemetery.

Actor Serhat Kılıç was bid farewell at a ceremony in Istanbul