Turkish actor Kanbolat Görkem Arslan dies aged 45

Published February 11th, 2026 - 08:33 GMT
Turkish actor Kanbolat Görkem Arslan
Turkish actor Kanbolat Görkem Arslan. (Instagram)

ALBAWABA - Turkish actor Kanbolat Görkem Arslan passed away at the age of 45 in Istanbul, local media announced on Wednesday. 

Arslan's death has shocked fans, who expressed their sadness after hearing the news, considering that the star is not suffering from any major health problems. According to Turkish fans, the star was transferred to the hospital last night after suddenly feeling unwell.

Kanbolat Görkem Arslan appeared in numerous television series, films, and theater projects, including "Hatırla Sevgili," "Çemberimde Gül Oya," "Poyraz Karayel," and "Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi".

Kanbolat Görkem Arslan

Turkish star Kanbolat Görkem Arslan. (Instagram)

The Turkish actor is well-known for playing the role of "Sefer" in the "Poyraz Karayel" series, which aired between 2015 and 2017.

Arslan had graduated from Hacettepe University State Conservatory Theatre Department, Acting Major. He began her professional acting career with the TV series Çemberimde Gül Oya, which aired in 2004.