Ali Hürol, veteran Turkish theater and voice actor, dies at 76

Renowned Turkish theater, television, and voice actor Ali Hürol has passed away at the age of 76. The news of his death was shared via social media by Arda Aydın, the son of veteran actor Sezai Aydın.

Born in Ankara in 1950, Hürol was the son of theater actor Ekmel Hürol and opera singer Meserret Soyak. He graduated from the Ankara State Conservatory and began his professional career during the 1968-69 season at the Ankara Mithatpaşa Theater. After leaving the State Theatres in 1980, he established his own theater company.

Over a career spanning more than forty years, Hürol performed in nearly one hundred plays, directed approximately thirty adult productions, and produced numerous children's plays. He was also widely recognized for his work in voice acting and his role as Hasan in the series ‘Unutma Beni’. Reports indicate he had been struggling with health issues, including a heart condition, prior to his death on September 29, 2026.