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Home > Current Affairs News > Forensic report confirms Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin died of propofol poisoning

Forensic report confirms Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin died of propofol poisoning

The forensic report for Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin, who was found dead in her clinic in İzmir, states that the cause of death was propofol poisoning.

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Published: 02.09.2026 21:04 Updated: 02.09.2026 21:04
Forensic report confirms Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin died of propofol poisoning

The forensic report regarding the death of Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin, whose lifeless body was found in her private clinic in İzmir, has been released. The report states that the cause of death for the 48-year-old Gültekin was poisoning from propofol, an anesthetic drug.

Questions surrounding Gültekin's death have returned to the agenda following the forensic examination and information reflected in hospital records. Investigations reportedly determined that Gültekin's heart stopped during the administration of an IV drip and propofol at her private clinic.

Portrait photo of Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin.
The forensic report regarding the cause of death of Op. Dr. Özlem Gültekin has been released.

WHAT WAS IN THE REPORT?

It was learned that Gültekin, who was taken to the hospital after intervention by medical teams called to the scene, underwent CPR for a long time. The findings in the forensic report are said to align with previous statements made by her husband, presenter Erhan Çelik, who was in the process of divorcing her.

Photo of presenter Erhan Çelik at a desk.
Erhan Çelik had previously made claims regarding Gültekin's use of anesthetic substances.

In a statement following Gültekin's death, Çelik claimed that his wife's use of anesthetic substances dated back many years and stated that he had made attempts both domestically and abroad for her treatment process.

In his statement, Çelik said, "I learned that her use of anesthesia had a 12-year history long after we were married, in 2023, by chance from the home security camera."

Stating that he had shared the information, documents, and visual evidence in his possession with the prosecutor's office, Çelik expressed that he had made efforts for her treatment for two years starting in 2023 but had not achieved any results.

Collage consisting of a wedding photo of Erhan Çelik and Özlem Gültekin and a black and white portrait of Gültekin.
Past photos of Özlem Gültekin and Erhan Çelik have returned to the public agenda.

News Source: 12punto

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