Cengiz Coşkuner fell ill in Datça and was taken to intensive care

Cengiz Coşkuner, the master guitarist, composer and arranger of Turkish music, suddenly fell ill in Datça, where he was on holiday. The 76-year-old artist, who had respiratory distress, was taken to intensive care and intubated. So, who is Cengiz Coşkuner? How is the health condition of artist Cengiz Coşkuner?

WHO IS CENGİZ COŞKUNER?

Cengiz Coşkuner, who was born in Istanbul on April 5, 1950, is 76 years old as of 2026. He is one of the names that shaped Turkish music with his virtuoso level electric guitar playing, unforgettable compositions and masterful arrangement.

First Step into Music: The artist, who started his musical journey with the encouragement of his father, violinist Hüseyin Coşkuner, received private violin training until the age of 10. In the following years, he turned to guitar.

Conservatory Years: While studying at Şişli Terakki High School, he entered the conservatory after his teacher noticed his talent. Since there was no guitar department at the school at that time, he completed his education in trumpet, double bass and piano.

Stages and Maksim Casino: He gained experience by playing in wedding halls on weekends during his student years. Then he started his professional life with the "Cengiz Coşkuner Orchestra" he founded. He took the stage at Maksim Gazinosu and accompanied the giant names of the period with his guitar.

His Difference in Guitar: He broke new ground in traditional Turkish music with his unique style that he brought to the electric guitar and his ability to transfer coma (quarter) sounds in Turkish music to the guitar keyboard.

Arranger of Big Names: Between 1970 and 1986, he undertook the album arrangements of names such as Zeki Müren, Neşe Karaböcek, Bülent Ersoy, Gülden Karaböcek, Coşkun Sabah, Selami Şahin and Yıldırım Gürses; He has undertaken joint projects with many masters, including Orhan Gencebay.

Unforgettable Works: Coşkuner, who left his mark on Turkish music as a composer; He is the composer of unforgettable songs such as "The Picture on the Wall", "Unutulan" and "Gelin", which became classics with the interpretation of Cengiz Kurtoğlu.

Solo Albums: The artist, who focused on his solo career after 1986, released many instrumental albums that he revived with his guitar.

HOW IS CENGİZ COŞKUNER'S HEALTH CONDITION?

Cengiz Coşkuner, one of the important guitarists, composers and arrangers of Turkish music, was taken to intensive care after he fell ill in the Datça district of Muğla, where he came for holiday.

76-year-old Coşkuner, who was on holiday in Datça, suddenly experienced respiratory distress.

Coşkuner, whose first aid was performed at Datça State Hospital, was transferred first to Marmaris and then to the private hospital in Bodrum, as his health condition remained serious.

It was learned that Coşkuner's treatment, who was taken to intensive care, continued as intubation.