A heartbreaking detail has emerged about the legendary actor and theatre artist Zihni Göktay, known for his role as Ethem in the iconic TV series 'Cennet Mahallesi'. It was revealed through a video that Zihni Göktay was placed in a nursing home after losing his wife and having his home demolished.
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Zihni Göktay, a true gentleman of 'old Istanbul' who warmed our hearts the moment we saw his face, has graced our screens in countless plays at the Istanbul City Theatres, as well as numerous films and series ranging from Tosun Pasha to Our Folks. He not only made us laugh, but also made us feel grateful to have such masters in our midst as we watched him on screen.
Amidst awards, applause, and sold-out shows, Zihni Göktay became more than just an actor for us; he embodied the very memory of our childhood, of those old family-viewing evenings, and of the entire screen history stretching from black and white to color.
Renowned actor Zihni Göktay, who tugged at heartstrings with his words 'The walls are closing in on me after losing my wife Sevinç' during a YouTube program he participated in 7 months ago, had drawn attention with his exhausted and melancholic demeanor.
Just recently, it has been revealed that the seasoned thespian has moved into a nursing home in Maltepe, Istanbul, following the initiation of the demolition process of his house.
The recent condition of Zihni Göktay, who graciously thanked the young man offering him flowers and complimented him by saying 'You yourself are a flower,' is heart-wrenching.