Statement from Ufuk Özkan's family regarding 'donor found' claims

In his statement, where he drew attention to the sensitivity of the process, Umut Özkan said, "Posts that are untrue, unverified, and made without permission both mislead the public and directly complicate the ongoing medical and legal process. Organ transplantation is a serious process conducted within the framework of specific ethical principles and legal procedures."

Actor Özkan, who is widely known for the character Cevahir he portrayed in the series "Geniş Aile," has been battling liver failure for a long time. It was shared that Özkan, who was hospitalized after his health condition worsened, was awaiting an organ transplant while his treatment continued in a hospital setting.

It was learned that Ufuk Özkan, whose treatment continues in the hospital, is not accepting visitors due to testing positive for Influenza A in the latest tests. Following this development, various claims regarding the famous actor's health process came to the fore in the public eye.

Upon the posts on social media, in particular, claiming that a "suitable donor has been found," the actor's brother, Umut Özkan, made a statement. Umut Özkan stated that there is no confirmed donor candidate for his brother and emphasized that statements made by anyone other than himself should not be given credence.

"IT COMPLICATES THE MEDICAL AND LEGAL PROCESS"

Drawing attention to the sensitivity of the process in his statement, Umut Özkan said, "Posts that are untrue, unverified, and made without permission both mislead the public and directly complicate the ongoing medical and legal process. Organ transplantation is a serious process conducted within the framework of specific ethical principles and legal procedures."

At the end of his statement, Umut Özkan thanked everyone who has shown support and sensitivity during this difficult process and called for only official and verified statements to be taken into account.

News Source: 12punto