Who was the late singer Şimal, how old was she? What was her illness?
The successful 39-year-old artist Şimal, who had been receiving cancer treatment for four years, has passed away. So, who was Şimal? How old was she, where was she originally from, and what type of cancer was she battling?
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Singer Şimal was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and began her treatment process, later announcing that she had overcome the disease after a long struggle.
However, in 2024, a tumor was detected in her brain during routine check-ups. After undergoing a difficult 8-hour surgery, Şimal had overcome that process with great resilience as well.
The famous singer, who fell ill again on May 4 and was taken to the hospital, was placed under intensive care.
Sad news arrived today regarding Şimal, who had previously experienced metastasis three times. The 39-year-old artist has passed away.
WHO IS ŞİMAL?
Born on April 25, 1986, in Istanbul, Şimal began her musical journey in 2012. Drawing attention in a short time, the artist composed approximately 400 songs to date. While Özken Ulusoy sat in the producer's chair for her first album, Başlangıç, Taşkın Sabah and Erdem Kınay undertook the roles of arrangers.
The lyrics for the track "Şimal Yıldızı" on the album belong to the artist herself, Şimal Gülen. The music video for the song was directed by Enmir Khalilzadeh.