Farewell to a master artist: Haldun Dormen's final wishes are being fulfilled

Haldun Dormen, who held the title of State Artist, passed away on January 21 at the hospital where he had been receiving treatment for some time. The death of Dormen, who contributed countless works and students to Turkish theater, was announced by his son, Ömer Dormen, in a post on his social media account. In his statement, Ömer Dormen said, "I am in indescribable sorrow as I bid farewell to my dear father, Haldun Dormen. I offer my condolences to everyone who knew him, loved him, and whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace."

HIS FINAL WISHES ARE BEING FULFILLED

In accordance with his own request, a memorial program was held for Haldun Dormen today at the Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage. Numerous figures from the worlds of art, society, and sports attended the ceremony. Participants observed a moment of silence and shared their memories and feelings about Dormen.

AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL FROM EMRE ALTUĞ

Emre Altuğ said, "Haldun Dormen saved me from trouble many times. I have never experienced anything as fun as working with him. He never hid what he knew. He is the man who brought the musical to life. Haldun Dormen was behind every job I did. If I hadn't met him, I wouldn't be the Emre Altuğ I am today."

Suna Keskin remembered Dormen with these words: "He was a theater person with a bright face and mind who said, 'My only hero is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.' He was my teacher, colleague, confidant, and older brother for 60 years. If I have been on stage for 60 years, it is thanks to him. I learned everything I know about the stage from him. He had a divine power; he continued to produce until his final moment."

A MEANINGFUL MESSAGE FROM MELEK BAYKAL

Melek Baykal expressed her sadness at not being able to share enough memories with Dormen, saying, "I wish I could have shared the stage with him in at least one play. Today, I am saying goodbye to that chance. He will always be in our hearts."

TİLBE SARAN: “HIS LIGHT WILL NEVER FADE”

Tilbe Saran emphasized that Haldun Dormen was an artist who made people feel valued. Saran stated, "He was an exemplary person with his kindness, generosity, passion for learning, trust in young people, and the fact that he never put down a book until his last day. He made everyone feel precious just for being human. His light will never fade."

FINAL JOURNEY FROM TEŞVİKİYE

Following the memorial program, a funeral prayer will be held for Haldun Dormen at the Teşvikiye Mosque following the noon prayer. The master artist will be laid to rest in the family plot at the Edirnekapı Martyrdom Cemetery.

News Source: 12punto