Murat Soydan’s death shocked the art community

Murat Soydan, one of the important names of Turkish cinema, passed away at the age of 83. Murat Soydan’s daughter, Mehveş Soydan, who gave the sad news, said, “We lost my dear father. Our condolences.” Following the news of the funeral, condolence messages from famous names were immediate.

HE STARTED IN NEARLY 200 MOVIES

Master actor Murat Soydan, whose real name is Rüçhan Tercan, was born on October 2, 1940 in Üsküdar. While studying at the Academy of Economic Sciences, he also graduated from the Turkish Music Department of Istanbul Municipal Conservatory. He started his cinema career by winning the competition opened by Perde Magazine in 1966, together with Tanju Korel. Murat Soydan, who appeared in front of the camera for the first time in 1966 with ‘Armless Hero’, appeared in nearly 200 films. The artist, who also took part in TV series and films, was the president of the Cinema Actors Association for a while. He started his cinema career in 1966 with the movie Kolsuz Kahraman, directed by Nejat Saydam. The cast of the film also included Cüneyt Arkın, Fatma Girik and Suzan Avcı. Murat Soydan, one of the young actors of the 1970s, shared the leading role with Türkan Şoray and Hülya Koçyiğit in many films.

Here are the shares of famous names for Murat Soydan…

SABAHAT AKKİRAZ

“From our black and white world until today, Murat Soydan, one of the most special artists of our art family, has walked to the truth. Another part of our childhood and youth has been lost. Rest in peace, Murat Soydan. I’m sorry.”

MELEK BAYKAL

“Another star has fallen, Murat Soydan… Our condolences.”

FILIZ AKIN

“I am saddened to learn of the death of Murat Soydan, one of our friends from Yeşilçam period. I wish patience to his fans. Unfortunately, our handsome Murat in the picture is no longer there…”

ZAFER ALGÖZ

“Another one of our professional elders, for whom being a gentleman suits very well, said goodbye. He graduated from Istanbul Municipal Conservatory, Turkish Music department before his acting career. Elegant man with a beautiful voice, may he rest in peace, Murat Soydan.”