Famous actor Tilmaç dies at 67, laid to rest

ISTANBUL

Actor Sümer Tilmaç posed for cameras just before his death at a wedding ceremony. He died of a heart attack during the ceremony at the age of 67. DHA Photo

Renowned Turkish actor Sümer Tilmaç, who died of a heart attack at the age of 67 on June 12 during an Istanbul wedding ceremony, was laid to rest yesterday, June 14. According to the hospital’s statement, Tilmaç, who had been undergoing treatment, had a serious heart failure. 

After a ceremony at the Şakirin Mosque, Tilmaç was buried in the Karacaahmet Graveyard. 

Born in the eastern province of Malatya in 1948, Tilmaç started his theater and film acting career in 1962 and took part in many theatrical plays. He also acted in various films and television series.