Vatan Şaşmaz
An editor has performed a search and found that sufficient sources exist to establish the subject's notability. (October 2020) |
Vatan Şaşmaz | |
---|---|
Born | Vatansever Şaşmaz 8 January 1975 Istanbul, Turkey |
Died | 27 August 2017 Istanbul, Turkey | (aged 42)
Nationality | Turkish |
Occupation(s) | Actor, author, host |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Vatansever Şaşmaz (8 January 1975,[1] Fatih, Istanbul – 27 August 2017, Istanbul), Turkish actor, and author.
Early life
[edit]He is originally from Biga, Çanakkale. He was given the name "Homeland" by his mother because he was born on Istanbul Vatan Street.[2] He was a photo model in his youth. He has also appeared in some commercials and clips. He has presented morning programs at ATV with Melike Öcalan for years.
Death
[edit]On 27 August 2017, he was shot and killed at the age of 42 by former model and actor Filiz Aker[3][circular reference] in a hotel in Istanbul.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vatan Şaşmaz'ın mezarı Babalar Günü'nde boş kaldı - Magazin haberleri | Magazin Haberleri". Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ Vapurda Çay Simit Sohbet – 7 Kasım 2016
- ^ "Filiz Aker".
- ^ "Turkish TV host Vatan Şaşmaz found dead in murder-suicide in Istanbul". Daily Sabah. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.