24.03.2026 – 08:49
Erol Köse, a prominent Turkish music producer and former singer, has died at the age of 61 after a fall from the 16th floor of a building in Istanbul, authorities and local media reported. The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation and said further details will be clarified following an autopsy and forensic procedures.
Incident and official response
The incident occurred in the Maslak neighborhood of the Sarıyer district on Istanbul’s European side. Police and medical teams arrived at the scene and confirmed Köse’s death. The prosecutor’s office announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Turkish media reported that a man identified as Köse’s friend, named as Mevlüt Y., told police the two had been living together and that Köse had been dealing with psychological issues and a heart condition. According to the friend’s statement as reported by local outlets, Köse had not left his home for about three months and was alone in the apartment when he briefly went down to the lobby; when the friend returned he found Köse on the ground in front of the building.
Authorities have not stated whether the fall was an accident, suicide or the result of third-party involvement. Some Turkish outlets have reported that a handwritten note may have been found; officials have not confirmed that detail.
Career and legacy
Köse was a well-known figure in the Turkish pop music scene in the 1990s and 2000s. He first gained recognition as a member of the comedy dance trio “Komedi Dans Üçlüsü” before moving into music production. A graduate of Hacettepe University medical school, Köse worked as a doctor prior to his transition to the music industry.
Through his production company he helped launch and develop the careers of several Turkish pop artists and became one of Turkey’s most recognised producers. Details on commemorations or public tributes have not been reported in the sources provided.
Ongoing investigation
The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office said the cause and circumstances of Köse’s death will be determined following autopsy and forensic procedures. Authorities continue to investigate and have not released a definitive cause.
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