Yavuz Bingöl explains surgery: Doctor banned him from flying
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish folk musician Yavuz Bingöl announced he will undergo surgery for a gallbladder issue.
- He canceled a concert in Malatya because his doctor prohibited him from flying.
- Bingöl reassured fans, stating his condition is not life-threatening and his new album has been released.
Yavuz Bingöl, a well-known figure in Turkish folk music, has shared details about his health following an "emergency surgery" post on social media. The 61-year-old artist reassured his fans that the upcoming operation is not life-threatening and explained his inability to perform at a scheduled concert in Malatya.
Bingöl revealed that his health issue stems from a problem with his gallbladder. "There's nothing very serious, just a problem with my gallbladder," he stated. "I will have it removed with surgery at the end of this month or the beginning of August. Thank you to everyone who called and inquired."
The singer also addressed the cancellation of his Malatya concert, attributing it to a doctor's orders preventing him from flying. "My doctor did not allow me to fly, so unfortunately I could not go to Malatya," Bingöl explained. He mentioned that Ender Balkır performed in his place, expressing his gratitude. Despite the health concern, Bingöl expressed excitement about the recent release of his new album, indicating he is otherwise well and at peace.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.