Allegations of 'disagreement' at Sözcü TV: Yılmaz Özdil's post causes confusion

A post shared by Sözcü Media Group President Yılmaz Özdil on his social media account has drawn attention.

His sharing of the lyrics "And now, the end is near..." from Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" has sparked various allegations.

While Özdil's post is being interpreted as a 'farewell message,' according to a report by T24, it is being discussed in the corridors of Sözcü that "Sözcü TV Editor-in-Chief İpek Özbey has taken 15 days of leave due to disagreements she had with Yılmaz Özdil."

Yılmaz Özdil's social media post is as follows:

"And now, the end is near,

And so I face the final curtain

My friend, I’ll say it clear,

I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain:

I’ve lived a life that’s full,

I’ve traveled each and every highway,

And more, much more than this,

I did it my way"

And now, the end is near,
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I’ll say it clear,
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain:
I’ve lived a life that’s full,
I’ve traveled each and every highway,
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way

— Yılmaz ÖZDİL (@Yilmaz_Ozdill) March 28, 2026