Hababam Sınıfı

In tribute to the beloved Turkish actor Kemal Sunal, the Kemal Sunal Museum, a testament to his legendary career in Yeşilçam cinema, has been opened to the public.

With Hababam Sınıfı, Kapıcılar Kralı and Davaro, Sunal gained large popularity amongst Turkish cinema goers, especially for his character "Şaban," a role he frequently played.

Three years have passed since the death of Münir Özkul, one of Turkey's most renowned actors who is best known for the poor, honorable, dignified and funny characters he has played since the 1950s.

Veteran Turkish actor Halit Akçatepe, who had been under treatment after suffering a stroke last year, died on March 31 in Istanbul. He was 79.

Born in 1938, Akçatepe made his debut in the film "Dertli Pınar" at the age of five in 1943 and appeared in many other films as a child artist.

One of the most notable names of the "Yeşilçam" era of modern Turkish cinema, actor Tarık Akan died on Sept. 16 in a private hospital where he was receiving cancer treatment. He was 66.  

Akan's death was announced by the Nazım Hikmet Culture and Arts Foundation in a statement.