Turkish cinema's "Golden Boy" Göksel Arsoy passed away at the age of 90

Göksel Arsoy, the unforgettable actor of Turkish cinema, nicknamed "The Golden Child", passed away at the age of 90. The news of the death of the master actor, who celebrated his 90th birthday with his family last March, was met with deep sadness in the entire art community and among his fans.

FUNERAL SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED

Details of the funeral ceremony where the master artist will be bid farewell to his final journey have been announced. Arsoy's body will be buried in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery tomorrow, following the noon prayer at Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Mosque.

THE ART WORLD HAS BEEN DROPPED: "THE STARS ARE FALLING ONE BY ONE"

Following the death of the master of Yeşilçam, leading names in the art world published condolence messages:

Türkan Şoray: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved Göksel Arsoy. In the years when I first entered the cinema, when no one knew me, Göksel Arsoy was very famous. I had the chance to direct my second or third film with him. In the movie 'Aşk Rüzgârları', the audience started calling me 'black girl' because they did not know my name. These films had a great impact on my recognition. They have a special place in my cinema career. They will always live in the history of Turkish Cinema."

Ediz Hun: "I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear artist brother Göksel Arsoy. He is an artist who started the golden age of Turkish cinema with the films he shot with Belgin Doruk and Filiz Akın in the early 60s and made great contributions to its development. May he rest in peace."

Hülya Koçyiğit: "The 'Golden Child' of our cinema was one of the most valuable names of Yeşilçam with his elegance, gentlemanliness and unforgettable films. We shared many beautiful memories and friendship over the years. I will always remember you with that beautiful smile."

Ajda Pekkan: "Turkish cinema lost a very valuable artist. It was very valuable for me to have shared the same period, the same scenes and those beautiful years with him. He left behind an unforgettable artistic legacy."

Ayşegül Aldinç: "The 'Golden Child', who illuminated the screen with his light since the first years of Yeşilçam, is no more... My condolences to his family and all his fans. Unfortunately, the stars are falling one by one."

Kerem Alışık: "Oh Göksel brother... Your kindness, art and humanity have always occupied a deep place in our hearts. Such a heavy burden has fallen on our hearts that I cannot explain... Rest in peace."

Lale Belkis: "I am saddened to have lost Zarif 'Golden Child'. She added great value to our cinema with her attitude and professional ethics."

Cem Davran: "Göksel Arsoy, one of our elders who left us beautiful fairy tales, the leading role in that great success story that started with the movie Samanyolu, has passed away. May he rest in peace."

Nebahat Çehre: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my precious Göksel Arsoy. Rest in peace."

WHO IS GÖKSEL ARSOY?

Born in Kayseri on March 15, 1936, Göksel Arsoy's father was an Air Force pilot. The master artist married Ms. Soley in 1961, whom he met while working at the airport in 1957, and from this marriage, two children were born, named Aşkım and Gökhan.

Arsoy, who entered the cinema with the movie 'Kara Günlerim' in 1957, with the guidance of producer Fuat Rutkay; He quickly became one of the most sought-after actors of Yeşilçam with productions such as 'Kelepçe' and 'Samanyolu'. The artist, who earned the title of "Golden Boy" with his handsomeness, acting and gentlemanly personality, also took on production as well as acting.

The master actor, who moved away from cinema towards the 1970s and turned to singing for a while, lastly starred in the 2006 movie "Unutulmayanlar". Arsoy, who was deemed worthy of the "Lifetime Honor Award" at the 36th Golden Orange Film Festival in 1999; He also served as president of SODER, Istanbul Tennis Club and Sports for All Federation. The master, who published his autobiography in 2017, was given the Presidential Culture and Art Grand Prize in 2024.