Art world shaken by the loss of Ferdi Zeyrek

Condolence messages continue to arrive from across Turkey for 48-year-old Ferdi Zeyrek, who was severely injured after suffering an electric shock in an unfortunate accident at his home and lost his three-day battle for life in the hospital.

Figures from the art world, including Mustafa Sandal, Fazıl Say, Kenan Doğulu, İlkay Akkaya, Behzat Uygur, and Mert Fırat, shared their feelings over Zeyrek's passing on social media. Additionally, authors Ahmet Ümit and Buket Uzuner also conveyed their condolences.

Kenan Doğulu stated that they had met Zeyrek recently at a festival in Manisa, saying, "We were together at a concert at a festival in Manisa just recently. I learned with great sadness that our dear friend, Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek, who won our hearts the moment we first met, has passed away in the hospital where he was being treated following the tragic accident he suffered. I wish him mercy, and offer my condolences and patience to his family, loved ones, the people of Manisa, and all who cared for him."

Mustafa Sandal expressed, "I am very saddened. May God have mercy on Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek, and I wish patience to his loved ones. My condolences to the people of Manisa and our country. May the Almighty grant his children a long life."

Fazıl Say shared his feelings by saying, "I felt deep sorrow at the passing of Ferdi Zeyrek; I had met him in Manisa and liked him very much. May he rest in light. I would like to convey my wishes for patience and condolences to all his loved ones and his family."

İlkay Akkaya stated that the loss of Zeyrek was a great pain, saying, "There are no words to describe my sadness. It is very painful for such a young, kind-hearted, altruistic person who knew the value of solidarity to say goodbye like this. Whoever is responsible for any negligence must be held accountable. May he rest in peace. I wish patience to his family and to all of us."

Buket Uzuner expressed that the sorrow felt after Zeyrek's passing shows Turkey's longing for conscientious and honest politicians. Ahmet Ümit expressed his feelings briefly and concisely, saying, "I am very sad, very..."

Behzat Uygur expressed his sadness with the words, "A beautiful young person, Ferdi Zeyrek..." while Mert Fırat conveyed his condolences with the words, "Some partings settle into the silence of a city and are etched into the hearts of a people... We are in deep pain over losing Mayor Ferdi, but at the same time, the legacy of hope, courage, and solidarity he left to his people is on everyone's shoulders... Patience to his family, his fellow travelers, the people of Manisa, and his comrades in struggle. May his place be heaven. May he rest in light."