Turkish lead actor Engin Altan Duzaytan mourned the death of his Dirilis: Ertugrul co-star Ayberk Pean, who passed away on Monday.
Ayberk Pecan plays Artuk Bey in the historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul.
Ayberk aka Artuk Bey passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 51, his family confirmed on Monday.
Engin took to Instagram and shared a still from Dirilis: Ertugrul with Pekkan to mourn his death.
He said, "RIP Ayberk Pekcan."
'Dirilis: Ertugrul': Engin Altan mourns death of co-star Ayberk Pecan
Ayberk Pekkan shared a lengthy note about his illness a few months ago, saying: "Dear friends... the doctor I went to with complaints of back pain, the procedure has come to the point today. I have lung cancer. The tumor has also spread to the liver and adrenal glands. Unfortunately, the disease showed no symptoms in its early stages. The first day of chemotherapy... My biggest support is with my family. So My friends are around… I will do my best to get my health back. Carry your health wishes and prayers with you. Stay healthy…”