• His presence supporting his friend after his father’s death impressed fans
• The moment he hugged little Jan was the most touching gesture at the funeral

Turkish drama star Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ drew attention with his heartfelt presence beside his close friend Kıvanç Kasabalı, following the death of Kasabalı’s father, Niyazi Kasabalı, after a long illness.

The funeral was held at Cihangir Mosque in Istanbul, attended by many family members and colleagues from the entertainment industry, yet Tatlıtuğ’s humane gesture was the most widely shared and impactful moment.

The highlight came when Tatlıtuğ hugged little Jan, Kasabalı’s son, who broke down crying in front of his grandfather’s coffin. The star stepped forward to comfort the child, earning widespread praise on social media, with viewers calling it “a genuine act” and “more moving than any dramatic scene.”

Tatlıtuğ did not make any statements or posts on his accounts but remained by his friend’s side throughout the funeral, consoling the family in a touching display of loyalty away from the spotlight and fame.

Tatlıtuğ and Kasabalı have shared a long-standing friendship that goes beyond the entertainment industry, built on years of mutual support.

Kasabalı is known for his role as Cemil in the popular series Falling Leaves, and he previously collaborated with Tatlıtuğ’s wife, actress Sedef Avcı, in the series Mirna and Cemil, which achieved significant success in Turkey and across the Arab world.