ALBAWABA - The sudden death of Turkish actress Ece İrtem shocked her family and fans, especially as it came one day after her 35th birthday.
İrtem died at the age of 35, reportedly of a heart attack, according to initial reports by Turkish media outlets.
The star was best known for her role as Işıl in the hit TV series Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sherbet), [internationally referred to as "One Love"]. She died at her house in Turkey.
Did Ece İrtem die of an overdose and alcohol?
A statement by the actress' mother to the police was shared on social media. In the unconfirmed reports, a statement made by her mother, Nuriye Irtem, has brought forward new details about Ece İrtem's final hours.
The statement, unveiled by Cansu Canan ile Yeni Sayfa on Show TV, read that Nuriye and her daughter went to a birthday celebration at a venue on the same street as their home at 5:51 p.m., where she cut a cake, sat for a while, then returned home at 8:36 p.m.
The mother said Ece İrtem took her antidepressant medication before going to bed as she had also been drinking alcohol.
Nuriye added that she heard her daughter get up during the night, but when she called her for breakfast in the morning, Ece didn't respond.
The alleged statement read, "When I entered her room, I saw a bad fluid coming from her mouth. She drank a lot of alcohol and was also using strong antidepressant medication."
What's the truth behind Ece İrtem's mother?
Turkish lawyer Ugur Gokkoyun said the statement believed to belong to Ece İrtem's mother doesn't reflect the truth behind the actress' death.
She said, "Following the death of my client Ece İrtem on June 15, 2026, the investigating authorities have stated that her mother's statement was taken, and certain comments are being made based on this statement."
"My client's mother has been in shock since learning of the incident and has been placed under medical supervision; her statement has not yet been taken. This is respectfully announced to the public."
However, despite early reports that suggest she may have suffered a heart attack, no official confirmation has been made by her lawyer or family.
