The passing of Filiz Akın leaves celebrities in mourning

Filiz Akın, the renowned Turkish actress and one of the four prominent figures in Turkish cinema, passed away at the age of 82 after a long battle with illness, casting a wave of sorrow across the art world. Filiz Akın, who along with Türkan Şoray, Hülya Koçyiğit, and Fatma Girik was known as part of Turkish cinema's "Four-Leaf Clover," left behind an enduring legacy.

Reactions of famous personalities to the passing of Filiz Akın

Türkan Şoray:

My Filiz, my magnolia... Like a delicate flower, this illness wilted you. Every day I waited in hope for good news, but you left, leaving me and your dearest loved ones behind. Our friendship was so precious to me. Your place now hurts in my heart, and this pain will never fade. As long as I live, it will be as if you never left; you will always be my confidante, my closest friend, my dearest companion. Rest in peace, my beautiful friend.

Hülya Koçyiğit:

My delicate white orchid, my dear friend, my kindest companion... Oh, my Filiz, oh... I don’t know what to say or how to begin... Inside me is an indescribable void. I don’t want to believe it, my heart does not accept this reality. While the grief of Fatma is still fresh, we now face another heartbreaking loss... My Filiz, no amount of thanks is enough for your friendship, kindness, grace, and the moments we shared. You will live on in our hearts with the deep memories you left in our lives and our cinema. You will always be with us. Rest in peace, my dear friend. I wish patience to her dear son İlker İnanoğlu, her respected husband Sönmez Köksal, and all her loved ones. Condolences to Turkish cinema.

Ajda Pekkan:

My dear Filiz, my soul’s companion... There is a lump in my throat and words are not enough to express this sorrow. I don’t want to believe it. You were not only a star of cinema but also the star of my life. Your joy, your smile, and your kind heart will always remain in my memory and heart. Your place will always remain empty... I will always remember you and miss you. I offer patience and condolences to İlker İnanoğlu and all your loved ones.

Nebahat Çehre:

I can’t bear to write a farewell... Goodbye, my beautiful and dear friend, I love you.

Ediz Hun:

I am deeply saddened. We worked together in many films, and she always showed love and kindness to her colleagues with grace... Working with her was a great honor and joy for artists... We bid farewell to one of the most distinguished and unique artists of our cinema. May her memory be cherished and her resting place be paradise. I bow with respect before her dear memory.

Tamer Yiğit:

We have two films together with Filiz, and she was a very dear artist friend to me. This year, one by one, the stars of the art world are leaving us. I extend my condolences to their families and all their loved ones.

Selma Güneri:

My grief is indescribable... We lost a very important and valuable person, a woman, and an artist. Dear Filiz Akın was not just an artist or an actress, but also a role model for society. With her beauty, grace, politeness, kindness, attentiveness, and originality, she was a different and unique individual. When I met her, I had just started in cinema. I also worked a lot with her late husband, Türker abi, and we had close family ties. She has always had a special place in my heart... May she rest in peace and her place be paradise. I love her.

Tarkan:

Filiz Akın... A legend whose place will never be filled. She was the symbol of grace and nobility and will always remain in memories and hearts. I extend my condolences to her family, loved ones, and all her admirers.

Zafer Algöz:

A noble lady has passed from Turkish cinema. May God have mercy on her.

Ebru Gündeş:

We lost another legend. We grew up with their films and it was one of the most beautiful parts of our lives. Their departure is a great sorrow. You will always be in our hearts.

İbrahim Tatlıses:

A dignified star of Yeşilçam, a kind person... The memories, the films, and your kind heart will never be forgotten. May your place be paradise and may you rest in peace.

Cem Davran:

May her memory be blessed, condolences to our country. She was the star of my childhood, we all loved her, may she rest in peace.

İzzet Günay:

I am deeply saddened... We lost a dear friend. She remained in memories with her grace and was a very special person. Unfortunately, this had been expected for a long time... I was in constant contact with her husband and followed her news. We lost a great artist. I wish patience to all her loved ones.

Ferhat Göçer:

A heart like an angel... A noble conscience... We lost one of the most precious stars of our art who stood for values during Turkey’s difficult times... The beauty of her face and soul will forever live in the heart of this nation... Our condolences.

Melek Baykal:

The sky has gained another star. Turkish cinema will never forget you.

Birce Akalay:

A brave, hardworking, and beautiful flower in the history of our country’s cinema. The sunniest leaf among the four-leaf clover, our love and pride, Filiz Akın. Rest in peace...

Yılmaz Erdoğan:

Our condolences.

Nazan Şoray:

Words are not enough to express my feelings. Even if I didn’t see you every day, knowing you were there made me happy. You were my most beautiful memories. You were elegant, strong, and a role model... You will always be in my heart.

Mahsun Kırmızıgül:

We are deeply saddened by the loss of the graceful star of Turkish cinema, Filiz Akın. We will never forget the magnificent films she left us. May her soul rest in peace.

Cenk Eren:

May her memory be blessed, may she rest in light.

Aydan Şener:

There is so much to say... She was a very valuable and beloved person. She was also the princess of our childhood. With her elegance, beauty, and exemplary character, she left a mark on Turkish cinema. My condolences to all her loved ones.

Fedon:

Unfortunately, the leaves of the clover are falling one by one. After dear Fatma Girik, now we are bidding farewell to the only blonde leaf of the four-leaf clover, our noble lady and esteemed artist Filiz Akın. Rest in peace, noble lady, may your place be paradise.

Nilüfer:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of dear Filiz Akın, one of the most valuable and prominent actresses of Turkish cinema. With her grace, social awareness, and beauty, she has surely inspired many. You will always be in our memories.

Seda Bakan:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of one of the greatest and most special stars of Turkish cinema. Dear Filiz Akın, I always loved you. Your talent, grace, and hard work have always inspired us. Rest in peace... My condolences to Mr. Sönmez and all her relatives.

Itır Esen:

Your star will shine forever... As long as the world turns, your name will be remembered... You left without even a speck tarnishing your nobility. You always smiled, always gave hope. Without complaints or resentment, with unmatched dignity, you were one of the most precious jewels of Turkish cinema. I am very saddened...

Şebnem Bozoklu:

She dedicated her entire life to the love of her work, her beauty, hard work, talent, and grace. Today, our cinema lost a great and special star. I love you, Filiz Akın. May your place be gentle, may your soul rest in peace. I wish patience to Mr. Sönmez and all her loved ones and to all of us.

Merve Dizdar:

Dear Filiz Akın, I am deeply saddened... The star of my childhood and youth... One of the most beautiful women of her time... And I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to speak with you. Meeting you was wonderful... May your place be paradise. You will always be unforgettable through your films and kind words.
Burcu Biricik:

Ah, I am so sad. May that beautiful heart and soul rest in peace, dear Filiz Akın.

Doğa Rutkay Kamal:

You were the embodiment of beauty in every aspect... I will always miss your voice, your sweet messages, and the mark you left... May your place be paradise, Ms. Filiz Akın.

Nevra Serezli:

One of Yeşilçam's greatest losses. I am very saddened. May God have mercy on her.

Güven Hokna:

Ah, dear Filiz, our hearts broke again with you. Rest in peace. May your place be paradise.

İbrahim Büyükak:

We lost another great value. I am very sad. Condolences to all of us.

BKM (Beşiktaş Kültür Merkezi):

Our condolences.

Emel Sayın:

Dear Filiz, I am very, very saddened...

Begüm Kütük:

Today, my heart is very heavy... We lost Filiz Akın. For me, she was not just a great artist, but also an inspiring role model I admired for her grace. Meeting her, talking to her, and being in the same frame with her was an indescribable joy for me. Her smile, her grace, her demeanor... Everything about her was special. I am very, very sad. May God have mercy on her, and may her place be paradise. I wish patience to all her loved ones.

Hadise:

Rest in light.

Rafet El Roman:

Filiz Akın is one of the legendary names in Turkish cinema and has starred in many unforgettable films over the years. She is one of the four-leaf clover of Turkish cinema. With her acting, beauty, and grace, she has held a special place in the hearts of the Turkish people. We remember her with love, respect, and gratitude. May her place be paradise, may God have mercy on her.

Hülya Avşar:

May her place be paradise. I am very saddened.

Demet Evgar:

How many clover leaves were left loyal to the Republic? May your legacy last forever. You were always the light.

Engin Altan Düzyatan:

We lost Filiz Akın, a symbol of elegance and nobility in Turkish cinema. Our condolences.

Tolga Çevik:

A precious artist, a respectable lady, a great value has left us. May she rest in peace.

Ceyda Düvenci:

I love you. You will never be forgotten.

Erdal Beşikçioğlu:

I pray to God for mercy on our dear artist Filiz Akın, and offer my condolences to her family and all her loved ones.

Şevval Sam:

My dear Filiz Akın...