Who is Kahtalı Mıçe, why did he pass away? What was his illness?
Turkish Folk Music artist Mustafa Kahtalı, known as 'Kahtalı Mıçe', passed away in Antalya on February 15, 2025. The news of Kahtalı's death was shared by his daughter, Venda Altuntaş, via her social media account. So, who is Kahtalı Mıçe? At what age did he pass away?
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Mustafa Kahtalı, also known as Kahtalı Mıçe, has become a subject of public curiosity following the news of his passing. Details such as the cause of death of the Turkish Folk Music artist and his age at the time of his death have begun to be researched. So, who is Kahtalı Mıçe? Here is what is wondered about the artist's life and career…
WHO IS KAHTALI MIÇE?
Kahtalı Mıçe's real name is Mustafa Aslan. He was born in 1951 in the Kahta district of Adıyaman. In the region where he lived, the name "Mıçe" was used as a short form of Mustafa, which is why he became known by this nickname. The artist, who worked in cotton fields as a child while continuing his education, completed his middle school diploma through external studies.
He stepped into his music career at the age of 17 by singing folk songs in Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Istanbul, and Şanlıurfa. Starting in 1975, he began releasing albums that were not officially recorded. After moving to Istanbul, he became widely known and achieved great fame with his album "Gurbet Kuşu".
The artist, who married Hülya Kahtalı in 1975, had four children. He changed his surname to "Kahtalı" by court order five years ago. Kahtalı Mıçe, who left a mark on memories with the works he contributed to folk music, passed away on February 15, 2025, leaving his fans in deep sorrow.