İlham Gencer Cause of Death

Turkish pianist and singer, İlham Gencer has been reported dead. According to his family died in a hospital located in Bodrum. He was 101 years old. He died of illness after he was taken to the hospital.

His son, Bora Gencer, who is also a popular Turkish singer, announced his death via social media.

“My father is the father of Turkiye, my dear, the reason for my existence. We lost Bozkurt İlham Gencer, the world’s best human being. We are in great sadness, we have worked very hard. I wish we had more to do,” he wrote.

“He was a healthy person. We weren’t expecting it, unfortunately, it happened suddenly. He felt ill at home and was taken to the hospital. They struggled there, but unfortunately, we lost my father,” he added.

Born in 1922, İlham Gencer was one of Turkiye’s first pianist singers who played a significant role in Turkish jazz music. He celebrated his 100th birthday with a special event in Bodrum in 2022.

He started his career at the young age of 5, with lessons from his mother and playing the console piano at their home. He continued his career to the very last end of his life.

Gencer was known for several songs including Kiss of Fire, Japanese Rhumba, Besame Mucho, Kiss, La Vie En Rose, I Had To Be You, There Goes My Heart, Blue Moon, When I Fall In Love, Come Prima, and more.