Turkish actors died at age 50
Here are 2 famous actors from Turkey died at 50:
Joe Strummer
Joe Strummer (August 21, 1952 Ankara-December 22, 2002 Broomfield) also known as John Graham Mellor, John Mellor, Woody or Woody Mellor was a Turkish singer, musician, actor, guitarist, songwriter, radio personality, film score composer and lyricist. He had two children, Jazz Mellor and Lola Mellor.
He died in congenital heart defect.
Joe Strummer was known for being the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead vocalist of the world-renowned punk rock band The Clash. He was praised for his politically charged and socially conscious lyrics that often tackled important issues such as inequality, war, and race relations. Strummer also notably collaborated with other artists throughout his career, such as the Pogues and the Mescaleros. In addition to his musical talents, he also had a passion for acting, which led to several film roles, including a part in Jim Jarmusch's "Mystery Train." Strummer's influence on the punk rock movement and popular culture as a whole continues to be felt to this day.
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Ayhan Işık
Ayhan Işık (May 5, 1929 İzmir-June 16, 1979 Istanbul) also known as Kral, Ayhan Isiyan or Ayhan Isik was a Turkish actor. He had one child, Serap Işık.
He died as a result of cerebral hemorrhage.
Ayhan Işık was one of the most successful actors of Turkish cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in more than 200 films throughout his career and gained popularity not only in Turkey but also in other regions of the world where Turkish films were shown. He won several awards, including the Best Actor award at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival for his role in the film "Istanbul'un Kızları" in 1961. Ayhan Işık was also a skilled athlete, participating in football and wrestling in his youth. In addition to his acting career, he also worked as a film producer and director. Despite his success on the big screen, his personal life was marked by tragedy, including the loss of his first wife in a car accident and the death of his son at a young age.
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