Engin Altan Düzyatan breaks down at father Mevlan Düzyatan funeral

 Engin Altan Düzyatan mourns his father Mevlan Düzyatan.

Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan is facing a painful family loss following the death of his father, Mevlan Düzyatan, at the age of 88. The actor shared the sad news on social media, where he also announced the details of his father’s funeral.

Known internationally for playing Ertuğrul Bey in the hit historical series ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’, Engin received an outpouring of sympathy following the announcement. Messages of condolence also came from members of his family, including his wife, Neslişah Alkoçlar Düzyatan, and veteran actress Hülya Koçyiğit.

Engin Altan Düzyatan Announces His Father’s Funeral

Engin announced his father’s death through a social media post featuring Mevlan’s photograph. In his message, the actor expressed the family’s deep sadness and shared information about the funeral arrangements.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved father, Mevlan Düzyatan,” the actor wrote, according to Turkish media reports.

The funeral is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, following the noon prayer at Bostanlı Beşikçioğlu Mosque in İzmir’s Karşıyaka district. Mevlan Düzyatan is then expected to be laid to rest at Çeşme Çakabey Cemetery.

The family has not publicly disclosed the cause of his death.

Engin’s wife, Neslişah Alkoçlar Düzyatan, also shared an emotional message following the loss. Her words reflected the close family bond she had with her father-in-law.

“Being your daughter-in-law has been a great honor for me. I will always miss you,” she wrote in her tribute.

Her message added a personal note to the family’s public expressions of grief as they prepare to say their final goodbyes.

Hülya Koçyiğit Sends Her Condolences

Veteran actress Hülya Koçyiğit also expressed her sadness over Mevlan Düzyatan’s death. Koçyiğit, who is Neslişah’s grandmother, shared a message offering condolences to Engin and the entire family.

She spoke of the pain of losing someone dear to the family and wished strength and patience to everyone affected by the loss.

Koçyiğit’s message was among the tributes reported by Turkish media after the news became public.

A Difficult Time for the Düzyatan Family

Engin Altan Düzyatan has earned a large following in Türkiye and abroad, particularly through his leading role in ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’. Away from the screen, however, the actor is now dealing with a deeply personal loss alongside his loved ones.

As the family prepares to lay Mevlan Düzyatan to rest in İzmir, messages of sympathy continue to reflect the sadness surrounding his passing.

Further details about the funeral, including the attendance of public figures, should be added once confirmed by reliable reports from the ceremony.