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Turkish pop singer Alpay dies at 91 before planned farewell concert
Turkish pop singer Alpay Nazikioğlu has died at 91, according to announcements by people in the music world.
He was known as Alpay and became popular with songs including “Fabrika Kızı” and “Eylül’de Gel.”
His music career began in the 1960s, and he became one of the familiar names in Turkish pop.
In 2024, he said he wanted to mark his long career with a farewell concert for his fans.
Health problems led to the cancellation of an April 2026 concert, so he did not get to perform for them again.
His planned farewell performance never took place, leaving fans to remember him through his recordings.
No cause of death or funeral details had been announced.
Turkish pop singer Alpay Nazikioğlu died at 91 at his home in Bodrum.
His death was announced by journalist Nasuh Bektaş on X, and musician Bora Gencer also shared condolences.
Alpay had said in 2024 that he wanted to mark his long career with a farewell concert.
A concert planned for April 2026 was canceled because of his health problems.
He was known for songs including “Fabrika Kızı” and “Eylül’de Gel”.
- Who
- Alpay Nazikioğlu, a Turkish pop singer, died at 91.
- What
- He died before a planned farewell concert could take place.
- When
- The reports were published on October 14, 2026; the sources do not state the exact time of his death.
- Where
- At his home in Bodrum, Turkey.
- Why
- His death was announced, but the cause was not stated. The planned concert was canceled because of health problems.
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Alpay said in an interview that he wanted to mark his long career with a farewell concert.
A concert planned as a final meeting with listeners was canceled because of Alpay’s health problems.
News outlets reported Alpay’s death at 91.
- Age
- 91
- Home
- Bodrum
- Planned concert
- April 2026; canceled because of health problems
- Birthplace
- Ankara
- Known songs
- Fabrika Kızı” and “Eylül’de Gel
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What people are saying
I wish God's mercy for my brother Alpay and patience for his loved ones and family.
One of the important names in the music world, Alpay has died. My condolences to his loved ones.