At the age of 65, the famous Turkish actor Recep Aktug passed away after a long illness that tormented him. Known for Hiliu's role in the famous Turkish series "Forbidden Love", Aktug had long been cut off from the film world due to severe lung disease.

The news was made public by the actor's daughter via a post on Twitter. "I lost my beloved father," the actor's daughter writes. Following the message, thousands of messages of condolence have gone to the deceased's family.