Turkish actor Esra Bilgi, who played Halim Sultan in the historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, has shared a heartfelt note for co-star Ayberk Peकनan, who passed away at the age of 51 on Monday.
Esra took to Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes photos from Dirilis: Ertugrul with Aybarak Pecan along with a heartwarming note.
He wrote in Turkish which translates as: “Today is such a difficult day. I am sorry to lose my dear brother Ayberk."
Esra continued, "The Aiberk brother is one of my elders who changed my outlook on the profession with his valuable advice in Dirilis: Ertugrul, My First Step in Acting."
“He was a very intelligent player with whom I got a chance to play. He was also a very funny and cheerful person,” she said.
Esra Bilgic aka Halim Sultan saddened by the death of 'brother' Ayberk Pecan
Dirilis: Ayberk Pecan, who played Artuk Bey in Ertugrul, has died after a long battle with lung cancer, his family confirmed on Monday. He was 51 years old.