Vatan Sasmaz
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Vatan Şaşmaz | |
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![]() Vatan Şaşmaz in 2012 | |
Born | Vatansever Şaşmaz 8 January 1974 |
Died | 27 August 2017 | (aged 43)
Nationality | Turkish |
Occupation | Actor, Author, Host |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Vatan Şaşmaz (8 January 1974,[1] Fatih, Istanbul - 27 August 2017, Istanbul), Turkish actor, and author.
Early life[]
He is originally from Biga, Çanakkale. He was given the name "Homeland" by his mother because he was born on Istanbul Vatan Street.[2] He was a photo model in his youth. He has also appeared in some commercials and clips. He has presented morning programs at ATV with Melike Öcalan for years.
Death[]
On August 27, 2017, he was shot and killed at the age of 42 by former model and actor Filiz Aker[3][circular reference] in a hotel in Istanbul.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ Vapurda Çay Simit Sohbet - 7 Kasım 2016
- ^ "Filiz Aker".
- ^ "Turkish TV host Vatan Şaşmaz found dead in murder-suicide in Istanbul". 27 August 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
Categories:
- 1975 births
- 2017 deaths
- Male actors from Istanbul
- Turkish male film actors
- Turkish male television actors
- Turkish television presenters
- Deaths by firearm in Turkey
- People murdered in Turkey
- Turkish actor stubs