Who was Ankaralı Turgut, why did he die, and what was his illness?

Ankaralı Turgut has passed away. The singer Ankaralı Turgut, who had been battling lung cancer for a long time, died on December 15, 2024, at the age of 61.

Let's take a closer look at who Ankaralı Turgut, whose real name was Turgut Karataş, was.

Ankaralı Turgut was born in Ankara in 1963. He became a well-known name in Turkey's entertainment music scene in the 1990s.

The singer, whose real name was Turgut Karataş, gained popularity with his music reflecting Ankara's local culture and "oyun havası" (dance music) under the nickname "Ankaralı" (from Ankara).

He generally adopted a humorous and entertaining style in his songs. He became a frequently preferred singer for weddings and special entertainment programs.