Turkish singer Yüksel Kader, 47, passed away suddenly while performing at a wedding for a relative in the town of Gemlik, Bursa Province, Turkey, shocking all attendees.

Media sources reported that the folk singer took the stage to perform a song in honor of the newlyweds before suddenly collapsing in front of the audience, causing widespread astonishment and panic among the guests.

“Sudden heart attack”

According to a video that quickly circulated in the past few hours, attendees tried to assist him immediately, and emergency teams arrived promptly to transfer him to Gemlik State Hospital. Despite all efforts, the doctors confirmed his death due to a sudden heart attack.

The moment he fell on stage was captured in a video that went viral on social media as soon as the incident occurred, causing widespread grief among his fans and colleagues in the music industry.

Turkish authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death to ensure all details are clarified.