# Death and funeral of Alpay Nazikioğlu

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> Updated: 2026-10-16T10:41:02.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Turkish pop music veteran Alpay Nazikioğlu died at the age of 91. A former law graduate and professional footballer, Nazikioğlu became a pioneering figure in the Turkish music scene during the 1960s, performing genres ranging from romantic folk to rock.

Following his death, a funeral ceremony was held at the Bilkent Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque in Ankara. The service was attended by various officials, including Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Serdar Çam. Nazikioğlu was buried in the family cemetery at Cebeci Asri Cemetery.

The burial process involved public debate regarding the artist's final wishes. While his longtime companion, Gizem Pekiner, claimed he desired to be buried in Bodrum, his wife, Bilge Nazikoğlu, and his children issued a joint statement rejecting those claims.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Alpay Nazikoğlu laid to rest in Ankara

Turkish pop icon Alpay Nazikoğlu has been buried in Ankara's Cebeci Asri Cemetery following a funeral ceremony attended by officials and family.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alpay-nazikolu-laid-to-rest-in-ankara

### 2026-10-14: Alpay Nazikioğlu, Turkish pop music icon, dies at 91

Renowned Turkish pop singer Alpay Nazikioğlu has died at age 91. A former footballer and law graduate, he was famous for hits like ‘Fabrika Kızı’ and ‘Eylül’de Gel’.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alpay-nazikiolu-turkish-pop-music-icon-dies-at-91

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