The well-known Turkish singer and director Metin Arolat passed away on Saturday, September 21, during a live performance in Kozjatagi, Istanbul.
The 52-year-old artist collapsed on stage during the performance, with friends suspecting that his health was at risk due to a strict diet, according to local media reports.
Despite experiencing pain and numbness in his hand, Arolat continued with the performance but suffered a heart attack on stage. A nurse present at the venue rushed to his aid and called 911. Despite the doctors’ efforts, Arolat died en route to the hospital.
Singer Demet Sagiroglu, a close friend of Arolat, spoke to the media outside the hospital, suggesting that his health may have been affected by his diet.
“He was very close to me, like a brother. He was on a diet… I don’t believe his heart could take it. It worsened after he went on stage,” she said.
Metin Arolat gained popularity in the 1990s as a singer. In addition to his singing career, Arolat was known for directing music videos for numerous Turkish artists.
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