Tuncel Kurtiz's Grave Transformed into a Secular Mausoleum

The grave of renowned Turkish actor Tuncel Kurtiz has become a topic of discussion on social media after a visit by actor Nail Kırmızıgül. Upon seeing the current state of the grave, Kırmızıgül expressed his sadness and shared his thoughts on the matter.Following the death of Tuncel Kurtiz in 2013, his grave has undergone various transformations by its visitors. During his visit, Nail Kırmızıgül was taken aback by the images he saw, which prompted him to share his feelings. He stated

The scene I witnessed was somewhat disheartening. Tuncel Kurtiz's grave has been transformed into a kind of secular mausoleum. They've tied a cloth around it and written their names and quotes from the series he acted in on the stones. Throughout his life, Tuncel Kurtiz was a proponent of enlightenment, modernity, secularism, and laicism. I'm certain that if he knew this would happen to his grave after his passing, he would have included it in his will, saying 'Do not do this.'

, highlighting the transformation of the grave into a secular mausoleum and pondering whether this aligns with Kurtiz's lifelong values.