By Bosphorus News Life Desk
Iconic Turkish singer Alpay Nazikioğlu, known for classics including "Fabrika Kızı" and "Eylülde Gel," died on October 14 at the age of 91. He had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Antalya.
Born in Ankara on July 18, 1935, Alpay was also a professional footballer before entering the music industry. He began playing for Ankara Demirspor, later joined Gençlerbirliği and was selected for Türkiye's youth national football team. He also studied law at Ankara University.
Alpay launched his musical career in the 1960s, becoming one of the early figures of Turkish pop. He performed Turkish adaptations of French and Italian songs and became widely known for recordings including "Kara Tren," "Gitme" and "Ayrılık Rüzgarı."
The singer spent much of his later life in Bodrum, on Türkiye's Aegean coast. His burial is planned for Gündoğan, where he lived with his wife.
Sources: Bosphorus News review and reporting.