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Turkish writer and publisher Cem Akaş dies
Cem Akaş, a writer and publishing executive, has died, Can Yayınları announced on Wednesday.
He was the publishing house’s editor-in-chief and also worked as an editor and translator.
His death came a week after his 19-year-old son, Can, died; the articles do not state the cause of the son’s death.
After his son died, Akaş warned families about the possible harms of electronic cigarettes.
Akaş had been dealing with cancer, according to the reports.
His death has brought grief to his family and people in Turkey’s literary and publishing communities.
His funeral is scheduled for Thursday at Marmara University’s Faculty of Theology Mosque, followed by burial at Ümraniye Hekimbaşı Cemetery.
Cem Akaş, a writer, editor, translator and Can Yayınları’ general publishing director, has died.
Can Yayınları announced his death on 28 October 2026.
News reports said Akaş had been battling cancer.
His 19-year-old son, Can Akaş, died about a week earlier.
Akaş’s funeral was scheduled for 29 October at Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque, followed by burial at Ümraniye Hekimbaşı Cemetery.
- Who
- Cem Akaş, a writer, editor, translator and Can Yayınları’ general publishing director.
- What
- He died, according to an announcement by Can Yayınları.
- When
- The announcement was reported on 28 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Reports said he had been battling cancer but did not state a cause of death.
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Cem Akaş’s 19-year-old son, Can Akaş, died, according to Sözcü Gazetesi.
Can Yayınları announced Cem Akaş’s death.
Akaş’s funeral was scheduled at Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque, followed by burial at Ümraniye Hekimbaşı Cemetery.
- Role
- General publishing director at Can Yayınları; writer, editor and translator
- Son
- Can Akaş, 19
- Son’s death
- 22 October, according to Sözcü Gazetesi
- Death announcement
- 28 October 2026
- Funeral
- 29 October at Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque
- Burial
- Ümraniye Hekimbaşı Cemetery
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our valued colleague, friend and General Publishing Director, writer, editor and translator Cem Akaş. We offer our condolences and wish strength to his family, all those close to him and everyone who loved him.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our valued colleague, friend and General Publishing Director, writer, editor and translator Cem Akaş. We offer our condolences and wish strength to his family, all those close to him and everyone who loved him.