Atilla Taş Breaks Silence After Tragic Death of Daughter Sezen Taş
Singer Atilla Taş has broken his silence following the tragic death of his 34-year-old daughter, Sezen Taş, who fell from the 14th floor of an apartment building. The incident occurred on October 8, 2026, in Mersin — with Cumhuriyet noting the location more specifically as the Erdemli district on October 10, 2026, alongside the launch of an official investigation. Days after laying his daughter to rest, the grieving father shared a heartfelt statement on his social media account to address the public and express his gratitude for widespread national support.
Taş thanks public support and defends fellow artists
In his emotional statement, Taş conveyed that he was still struggling heavily with the loss. Acımı tarif edecek kelime bulamıyorum. Hâlâ çok güçsüzüm. Ama o kadar yanımda oldunuz ki bir teşekkür etmem gerekiyordu. Acılar gerçekten paylaşılınca dayanılır olabiliyormuş. Bütün Türkiye yavruma ağladınız, gözyaşlarımı sildiniz, iyi ki varsınız,
he stated, thanking politicians, artists, and citizens from all political parties and backgrounds who wept alongside him.
The singer also defended his peers in the entertainment industry who faced criticism for missing the funeral. He explained that due to the sudden nature of the event and the distance of the location, his artist friends were unable to attend in person, but emphasized that nearly all of them called to check on him. Reflecting on his past public persona, Taş added, Ben evin haşarı çocuğu oldum hep malumunuz. Bazen sizleri kızdırmış da olabilirim ama kimseyi üzme amacı gütmedim hayatımda. Bizler bir aileymişiz oysa, acı yoldan öğrendim.
Focusing on Grandchildren and Coping with Grief
Looking toward the future, Taş stated that his primary focus is now caring for the two children left behind by his late daughter, referring to them as his precious lambs. Şimdi evladımdan yadigâr iki kuzumla ilgilenip onlara sahip çıkmak istiyorum. Benim kızım dünya iyisiydi, onu çok özüyorum. O artık tüm Türkiye’nin kızı, evladı, canı. Ben ondan razıyım, Allah da razı olsun,
he expressed.
Concluding his message, Atilla Taş apologized to those whose phone calls he was unable to return and admitted his ongoing vulnerability. Kusuruma bakmayın iyi değilim henüz ama torunlarım için biliyorum olmak zorundayım. Aramalarına dönemediğin herkesten çok özür diliyorum. Belki yine bir yerlerde karşılaşmak üzere çok sağ olun!
he wrote, adding that his longing for his daughter will never end.