“Our house’s permanent guest... Isn’t this absurd, Serji?”
Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Actor Serhat Kılıç, 51, was found dead at his home in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district.
- Friends and fellow actors mourned him, describing him as talented, funny and a close companion.
- Kılıç was widely remembered by those quoted for his role as Ergun Plak in the television series “Seksenler.”
“Our house’s permanent and cheerful guest,” wrote actress Veda Yurterş, mourning Serhat Kılıç after the 51-year-old actor was found dead at his home in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district. “How many memories, how much laughter. Now we are all following the funeral procession. Isn’t this absurd, Serji?”
Our house’s permanent and cheerful guest. How many memories, how much laughter. Now we are all following the funeral procession. Isn’t this absurd, Serji?
News of Kılıç’s death prompted tributes from friends and fellow actors. Sinan Albayrak described him as one of the most talented and unconventional actors he had known, while Süha Uygur wrote that his death had come far too soon.
Ayşegül Aldinç said Kılıç had been exceptionally talented, successful in everything he did, and a steadfast friend. “This farewell came in the most productive period of his life,” she wrote.
You were one of the most talented and crazy actors I have ever known.
Zeynep Tandoğan also mourned the actor and recalled his portrayal of Ergun Plak in the television series “Seksenler,” a character he played for years.
This farewell came in the most productive period of his life.
Originally published by Hürriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.