SAD NEWS: Legendary Singer Güllü 𝘋𝘪𝘦𝘴 At 51 After Jumping From A Balcony

Gül Tut, the Turkish singer known by her stage name Güllü, has 𝘋𝘪𝘦d at the age of 51 after falling from the balcony of her sixth floor home in Çınarcık, Yalova. The tragedy was confirmed by her son Tuğberk Yağız in a social media post just hours after the incident as he was forced to quash suicide rumours. Taking to Instagram he wrote: “I am posting this message to share sad news. The suicide reports circulating on social media are unfounded. I will share developments regarding the funeral here. May she rest in peace.”

It was reported the star was sitting on the balcony with her daughter and a family friend at around 3am when she suddenly felt unwell and fell. She 𝘋𝘪𝘦d at the scene. In a written statement from the Yalova Governor’s Office, it was reported that the Emergency Call Center was informed about a “fall from height” in Harmanlar Neighborhood on Vali Akı Street, and officials went to the address.

“When officials arrived at the address, it was understood that the artist known as ‘Güllü,’ Gül Tut, fell from the window while having fun with her daughter and her daughter’s friend, and the health team’s examination revealed that she had passed away.

“Following the instructions received from the Public Prosecutor’s Office, an investigation has been initiated by our Çınarcık District Police Department regarding the ‘fall from height’ incident,” the statement confirmed.

Tributes flooded in for the singer, began her performing career at the age of 15 in wedding halls and rose to fame with Romani-inspired songs. Taking to Facebook one wriote: “The news is true, unfortunately, I’m deeply saddened. The artist of our childhood, may God grant her rest in peace. I’m deeply saddened.”

“They’re leaving one by one. The treasures of our youth, may God grant her rest in peace.” another penned. A third chimed in: “We’ve lost a very valuable artist. May God grant patience to her family. May God have mercy on her, may she rest in peace.”

“May God have mercy on her. May she rest in peace. I loved her songs, you taught me how to live without you. She didn’t deserve such an end,” another added.

Meanwhile a fifth shared: “May God have mercy on her. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her loved ones, may God grant them peace.”

Güllü was a prominent figure in Turkish arabesque and fantasy music and released several successful albums.

Amongst her hits are Şeyim Oldun, Sabah Olmadan, Ödüm Kopuyor, Değmezmiş Sana, Kopamam Senden, Oyuncak Gibi, Acımıyorsan, Unutamazsın Beni, Bendeki Sen, and Varlığın Yeter.