<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Türkiye witnessed a sad start to the year 2025 with the passing of the great artist Ferdi Tayfur, who passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with illness.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The death of Ferdi Tayfur shakes the Turkish art community</span> </h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVMzBBo7E7/?igsh=MXN6cmpqdXB0Y2N5NQ=="></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The beloved artist passed away at Medical Park Hospital in Antalya, where he was receiving treatment. His passing left a huge void in the art scene, prompting his fans to gather in front of the hospital to express their grief. Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş mourned the late artist, stressing that “Baba Ferdi” will remain present in the hearts of Arabesque music lovers.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">You can follow the news and</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056716782%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw3Xc-g9qG6hKidSt3LNcO7e&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056719873&usg=AOvVaw144qZl0Hr8vIqZwHMrWiVK">advertisements of celebrities</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">and everything related to them from</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056716929%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0elqMVwbbp6jRi0OkflEbo&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056719964&usg=AOvVaw0RWXwMcnrm9QyJ_f-Bm2w5"> </a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056716995%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw1x7eQfcHce64FzrL_mBZqW&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056720020&usg=AOvVaw0i7x-YWihS5WpdgUleJnVU">Exclusive content</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056717062%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0uYXM9hFKaawuYmnwQY8e2&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056720088&usg=AOvVaw3abP88KOaZKAoTfFXRs5Zy">a social networking application</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features, as you can launch</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056717157%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw3H1LCLgN9KzXaJWn9E2kSX&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056720175&usg=AOvVaw25cRHHOviELYxSz63-b2Td">a podcast</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides knowledge of</span> the various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1735120056717237%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw2hsr55ZmvFVfIHU4kqsthH&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1735120056720235&usg=AOvVaw1OnIV0iGW75XZUxg5O_Sex">possessions of celebrities</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">.</span></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Funeral ceremony and touching words from family and loved ones</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://x.com/MrSalah05/status/1874904152738038011"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Turkish journalist Birsen announced the details of the legendary artist's funeral, as the honoring ceremony will be held at the Ataturk Cultural Center on Saturday, followed by his burial in the family cemetery in Yeniköy after the afternoon prayer.<br><br> For her part, his ex-wife, Najla Nazir, expressed her deep sadness, noting his emotional status in her life and the life of their daughter.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">An immortal artistic legacy and a legendary career</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEVf0cBofNX/?igsh=dWdwZnJoMnR1YjZj"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Born on November 15, 1945 in Adana, Ferdi Tayfur's career spanned decades, with more than 30 albums and more than 30 films, making him a prominent artistic icon. Despite his health struggles in recent years, which included brain surgeries and a kidney transplant, Tayfur remained an icon of Turkish love songs.<br><br> He won 9 gold awards and combined his musical talent with cinema, leaving behind an artistic legacy that will remain immortal in the memory of generations.<br></p>