Master actor Zihni Göktay passed away

Artist Zihni Göktay, who left his mark on Turkish theater with "Lüküs Hayat", which he played for 28 years, passed away.

Zeynep Göktay Dilbaz, the artist's daughter, stated that her father passed away in her post on her social media account and included the following statements:

"Despite the health problems that increased after the hip fracture he suffered during his Ankara tour at the beginning of the year, he never lost his joy of life, his curiosity for his surroundings and his hope of going on stage again and meeting his beloved audience until the last moment. He was embraced with great love by his audience, his loved ones and everyone whose life he touched. On behalf of our father, we are wholeheartedly grateful to everyone who showed interest in this process, asked who he was and was with him."

Artist Göktay was born on December 2, 1945 in Istanbul.

The artist, who started his professional career at Ankara Meydan Stage in 1964, continued in this position until 1973, when he moved to Istanbul City Theaters.

Göktay worked as a director and actor in many plays at Istanbul Radio Radio Theater Branch between 1978 and 1996.

The artist, who is considered one of the last representatives of the tuluat tradition in Turkish theatre, became unforgettable with his performance in the operetta "Lüküs Hayat", which he played for 28 years. The artist took part in 72 plays in 36 years.

Source: TRT Haber Yaşam RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)