Here are 1 famous actors from Turkey died in 1998:
Erol Taş (February 28, 1926 Erzurum-November 8, 1998 Istanbul) a.k.a. Erol Tas was a Turkish actor. He had four children, Müjgan Taş, Metin Tanju Taş, Güler Özgal and Gönül Dalsaldı.
Taş began his acting career in the late 1940s and quickly became a prominent figure in Turkish cinema. He is known for his versatile roles in over two hundred films, ranging from dramatic to comedic. His performances in movies such as "Vesikalı Yarim", "Hababam Sınıfı", and "Zübük" are still widely popular in Turkey. Taş was not only a successful actor but was also a poet and wrote several books. He received numerous awards for his contributions to the art of acting, including the Golden Orange Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Taş was known for his rebellious personality, and he often portrayed anti-establishment characters in his films. He passed away at the age of 72 due to lung cancer.
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