Yeşilçam veteran Necdet Kökeş has passed away
Necdet Kökeş, the master actor of Yeşilçam known by the nickname 'Zıp zıp', has passed away following a heart attack. The death of the 81-year-old actor has caused great sadness in the cinema world.
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Necdet Kökeş, one of the unforgettable figures of Yeşilçam who was etched in memory especially for his 'ZıpZıp' character in the "Battal Gazi" series, had been receiving treatment in the hospital for some time. Kökeş, who was admitted to the intensive care unit due to a heart attack on December 27, 2025, could not be saved despite all interventions.
The artist had made unforgettable contributions to Turkish Cinema with the characters he portrayed in films starring Cüneyt Arkın. The news of his death has plunged the veteran names of Yeşilçam and cinema lovers into deep mourning.