Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ in tears at close friend Halit Yukay funeral in Istanbul

Published September 6th, 2025 - 12:55 GMT
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ALBAWABA - Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ wept at close friend Halit Yukay emotional funeral.

Halit Yukay, a businessman and naval figure who was close to famous actor Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, had a sad funeral in Istanbul, where he said goodbye to his friend. Tatlıtuğ was very close with Yukay and couldn't hold back his tears as he watched his friend be buried. He cried for a long time.

Halit Yukay, who is 43 years old, was last seen on August 4 while going from Yalova to Bozcaada. His body was finally found at a depth of 68 meters after weeks of doubt. This caused his family and friends a great deal of pain. The terrible news of his death shocked his family and many friends, especially Tatlıtuğ, who was particularly sad.

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Tatlıtuğ was seen standing next to the coffin at the funeral in Ümraniye Hekimbaşı Cemetery with tears running down his face. People who saw the actor said he was saddened and having a hard time accepting the loss. Tatlıtuğ was as close to Yukay as his pain revealed to those who knew him well.

Over the years, the two men became close friends and often spent time together away from the news. They respected and trusted each other, which is something Tatlıtuğ has always put a lot of value on in his personal life. His friends say that Yukay was one of the few people he really felt close to outside of acting.

Rania Stypa, Yukay's wife, never left his side during the service. Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, on the other hand, stood with the mourners and looked very sad. Seda Bakan, an actress, and her husband were also there to comfort the family. Tatlıtuğ's honest sadness, on the other hand, got people's attention because it showed how much Yukay's death meant to him.

Tatlıtuğ usually keeps his private life out of the public eye, so this was a rare moment when he let down his guard. In the movie theater, people saw a man who was sad about the death of a close friend. He had a big meltdown at the funeral, which made me remember how close they were as friends.

Halit Yukay's death is a terrible loss for his family and the marine world. For Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, it's also the death of a friend who was like a brother. Tatlıtuğ's tears said a lot about their friendship that went beyond fame and success. They will always remember it with love, even when they are sad.

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