Famous Actress Passes Away Day After Celebrating Her 35th Birthday
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Famous Actress Passes Away Day After Celebrating Her 35th Birthday

16 June 2026

(Digital Itla) Famous actress of the Turkish showbiz industry, Ece İrtem, has passed away at the age of 35. The sudden demise of the actress, who played the character of 'Işıl' in the popular TV drama 'One Love', has left fans and the artist community grieving. According to Turkish media reports, Ece İrtem was found unconscious in her home on Monday afternoon. It was reported that she was at home with her mother when she suddenly faced a medical emergency. Tragically, she could not be saved. According to the actress's lawyer, Uğur Gökkovan, initial medical assessments suspect that her death was caused by a heart attack. However, a formal investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the final cause of death will only be revealed after the post-mortem report. The lawyer also denied rumors circulating on social media that the actress had committed suicide. Ece İrtem had celebrated her 35th birthday just a day prior, making the news of her sudden passing even more shocking for her fans. Born on June 14, 1991, in the Turkish city of Sivas, Ece İrtem completed her education from the Opera and Vocal Performance Department of Yaşar University in 2014. Later, she received acting training from the Sadri Alışık Cultural Center in Istanbul and stepped into the showbiz world. She gained the most fame for her role as 'Işıl' in the Turkish drama One Love, which placed her among the country's rising talented actresses. Fans and fellow artists are expressing their grief on social media over her unexpected death.