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Alpay Nazikioğlu, Turkish pop music icon, dies at 91
Turkish pop music veteran Alpay Nazikioğlu has passed away at the age of 91. Known for iconic hits such as ‘Fabrika Kızı’, ‘Eylül’de Gel’, and ‘Kara Tren’, he was a pioneering figure in the Turkish music scene.
Born in Ankara in 1935, Nazikioğlu had a diverse background before his music career took center stage. He was a law graduate from Ankara University and a professional footballer who played for Ankara Demirspor and Gençlerbirliği, even reaching the Turkish Youth National Team. He transitioned to professional music in the 1960s, performing various genres including romantic folk, rock, and French chanson.
His funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Gündoğan Merkez Mosque in Bodrum, Muğla, where he will be laid to rest in the Gündoğan Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gaia Nazikioğlu, and three daughters: Tuluğ, Çağla, and Zeynep.
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Alpay Nazikioğlu · Ankara Demirspor · Ankara University · Bodrum · Bora Gencer · Gaia Nazikioğlu · Gençlerbirliği
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- [● 6 SOURCES] His famous songs include 'Fabrika Kızı', 'Eylül'de Gel', and 'Kara Tren'. www.konyayenigun.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com · www.karar.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Alpay Nazikioğlu died at the age of 91. www.konyayenigun.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com · www.karar.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alpay graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Law. sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Musician Bora Gencer announced the death of Alpay Nazikioğlu on social media. www.konyayenigun.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.gundemkibris.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alpay released more than 20 albums during his career. sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] He played football for Ankara Demirspor and Gençlerbirliği and was selected for the Turkish Youth National Football Team. sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] He released his first 45-rpm record in 1964. sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alpay was born in Ankara on July 18, 1935. www.konyayenigun.com · sondakikakibris.com · www.sakaryagazetesi.com.tr · www.gundemkibris.com