The late artist passed away at the age of 45 in his Istanbul home His death was announced just a few hours after he shared a video of his participation in a theater play

The Turkish art scene lost one of its prominent actors on Tuesday, Kanbolat Görkem Arslan, who died at his home in Istanbul due to a sudden heart attack at the age of 45, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy that enriched both theater and television drama.

Sources reported that Arslan experienced a sudden health decline at his home in the Beyoğlu district. His wife immediately contacted emergency services, and he was swiftly transported to the Taksim Training and Research Hospital. However, despite the medical team's efforts, they were unable to save him, and his death was announced just hours after he had posted videos of his participation in a theater play on his personal social media account, which shocked his fans and followers.

Arslan was born on November 4, 1980, in Düzce and graduated from the Theater Department at Hacettepe University. He began his artistic career in 2004 with a role in the popular series Çemberimde Gül Oya, but gained widespread fame for portraying the revolutionary leader Mahir Çayan in the series Hatırla Sevgili, a role that linked his name with some of the most sincere and artistically profound characters in Turkish drama.

Notable Works In cinema, Arslan appeared in several important independent films, including Daire, Yurt, and Teslimiyet, confirming his status as a multi-talented and influential artist of his generation.

Despite his sudden passing, his artistic legacy remains vivid in the memories of the audience, who bid him farewell with deep sorrow and appreciation for his talent and significant contributions to Turkish art.