Göksel Arsoy: key obituary facts
Is Göksel Arsoy dead? Yes. Göksel Arsoy died on October 5, 2026, at age 90.
Cause of death: Göksel Arsoy's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Göksel Arsoy known for?
He was a Turkish actor (born 1936).
More about Göksel Arsoy
Born: 15 March 1936.
Place of birth: Kayseri.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor.
Nationality: Turkey.
Awards: Golden Orange Life Achievement Award, Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards.
Years active: 1957–2006.
Göksel Arsoy, the Turkish actor known for films including Şafak Bekçileri, Gençlik Hülyaları and Şehirdeki Yabancı, died on October 5, 2026, aged 90.
Born in Kayseri on March 15, 1936, he became one of the familiar names of Turkish cinema and was later labeled the industry’s “Golden Child” by the media. His screen career began in 1958 with Kara Günlerim, directed by Sırrı Gültekin, and he went on to appear in titles such as Kelepçe and Samanyolu, often opposite Belgin Doruk.
Arsoy also worked as a singer and sportsman, and his years in entertainment ran from 1957 to 2006. Among his honors were the Golden Orange Life Achievement Award and the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award.