Can Yayınları Editor-in-Chief, author, editor, and translator Cem Akaş has passed away. The news of Akaş's death was announced to the public through a statement made on Can Yayınları's social media account.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our valued colleague, friend, and Editor-in-Chief; author, editor, and translator Cem Akaş. We extend our condolences and patience to his family, loved ones, and all those close to him."
In its statement, the publishing house extended its condolences to Akaş's family, loved ones, and those close to him. No information regarding the cause of death was shared in the announcement.
Cem Akaş and photographer Esra Özdoğan's 19-year-old son, Can Akaş, had also passed away last week. Can Akaş lost his life on October 19 and was laid to rest on October 20 following a funeral prayer held after the noon prayer at the Marmara Theology Faculty Mosque.
News Source: 12punto
