Popular Turkish TV Actress E. Irtem Dies Day After 35th Birthday
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish television actress E. Irtem was found dead a day after her 35th birthday, reportedly from a heart attack.
- Irtem was known for her role as Işıl in the popular Turkish series "One Love."
- Her career included opera vocal studies, acting training, and early participation in athletics and school plays.
Turkish television actress E. Irtem was found dead in her home, reportedly due to a heart attack, just one day after celebrating her 35th birthday on June 14th. The news of her passing has sent ripples of sadness through the entertainment community and among her fans.
Born in Sivas, Turkey, Irtem had a diverse background that included athletics and a passion for acting from a young age. She pursued opera vocal and performance studies at Yaşar University, graduating among the top students in her class in 2014. During her studies, she collaborated with notable music and stage professionals.
Relocating to Istanbul, Irtem further honed her acting skills at the Sadri Alışık Cultural Center from 2014 to 2015. There, she trained under prominent theater and film professionals, including Kayhan Yildizoglu, Okday Korunan, Kadim Yaşar, and Tolga Ciftci.
Irtem gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of the character Işıl in the widely acclaimed Turkish television series "One Love" (original title: "Bir Aşk Hikayesi"). The series garnered significant viewership both within Turkey and internationally, establishing her as a recognizable figure in Turkish drama.
Her final social media post on Instagram offered a glimpse into her life shortly before her untimely death. The actress's early life also saw her excelling in track and field and participating in school plays, where she developed her early passion for performance.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.