Gül Tut (Güllü), Arabesque Singer — Death Dominates 2025

The Lede: Habermetre named the suspicious death of Gül Tut, professionally known as Güllü, the single most talked-about magazine event of 2025. The Arabesque singer fell from the sixth-floor window of her Çınarcık apartment on September 26; her daughter was later arrested on charges of “intentional murder.” The case generated thousands of stories and widespread public scrutiny throughout the year.

• Top event: Gül Tut (Güllü)’s death — 8,755 articles, 32,943,921 reads
• Fatih Ürek heart attack — 5,222 articles, 15,975,786 reads
• Celebrity drug operation — 4,633 articles, 16,138,481 reads
• Ayşe Barım arrest & legal saga — 4,411 articles, 6,333,814 reads
• Habermetre: deaths and operations dominated 2025 tabloid coverage

Why Güllü’s Death Topped the Charts

The combination of a high-profile fall, an immediate criminal investigation and a family arrest kept Güllü at the center of public attention all year. Habermetre’s analysis shows the story drove more than 32.9 million reads across 8,755 separate articles — far outpacing other headlines.

Other Defining Magazine Events of 2025

Fatih Ürek’s Heart Attack

Host Fatih Ürek suffered a cardiac arrest at home; reports say his heart stopped for 20 minutes before resuscitation and he was treated in intensive care. The incident produced 5,222 articles and about 16 million reads, underscoring public concern for celebrity health crises.

Drug Operation Targeting Celebrities

An Istanbul prosecutor-led investigation into drug use and supply reached dozens of names in the entertainment world. Initial reports named artists such as İrem Derici, Hadise and Demet Evgar and later expanded to include influencers and media figures. The operation prompted 4,633 articles and 16.1 million reads.

High-Profile Arrests, Breakups and Lawsuits

Other top items on Habermetre’s list included Ayşe Barım’s arrest and prolonged detention (4,411 articles), the breakup of Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı (2,268 articles), the death of Ferdi Tayfur (1,941 articles) and the tragic loss of social media figure Nihal Candan (1,915 articles). Legal allegations against Evrim Akın and Hakan Sabancı’s paternity lawsuit also ranked among the year’s most-read stories.

The Legacy — Güllü’s Impact

Gül Tut, known widely as Güllü, leaves a complex legacy that explains why her death reverberated across the country:

• Defining voice of modern Arabesque music and a symbol for multiple generations
• Decades-long career that brought national recognition and a devoted fanbase
• Her death sparked intense legal scrutiny and a broader conversation about celebrity safety and family conflicts

Social Proof — Tributes and Public Reaction

Newsrooms, fellow artists and fans flooded social media and broadcasts with tributes and questions. Colleagues offered condolences while legal commentators dissected the arrest of Güllü’s daughter. Across the year, media reaction ranged from memorial pieces to investigative follow-ups — a mix that kept the story in the headlines and intensified calls for transparency in the investigation.

Bottom line: Habermetre’s year-end analysis shows that themes of death, health emergencies and judicial operations dominated celebrity coverage in 2025 — with Güllü’s death standing as the most-read and most-discussed event.