Journalist Batuhan Yaşar passed away in the hospital where he underwent surgery after mercury poisoning
Key Points
- İhlas Media Group Ankara Representative Batuhan Yaşar passed away at Ankara Şehir Hastanesi on 5 March 2022.
- Yaşar's death was caused by complications from the fifth surgical operation he entered due to the mercury poisoning he suffered.
- The journalist, born in 1970, undertook critical roles at TGRT, FOX TV, İHA, and Türkiye Gazetesi throughout his career.
- His funeral was held at Ankara Bağlum Mezarlığı with the participation of ministers and colleagues.
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İhlas Media Group Ankara Representative and Türkiye Gazetesi columnist Batuhan Yaşar passed away on 5 March 2022 while receiving treatment at Ankara Şehir Hastanesi. The experienced journalist, who underwent numerous surgeries due to mercury poisoning he had previously suffered, lost his fight for life in the intensive care unit after the final intervention. Then-Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca announced the news of his death via social media and conveyed his condolences.
Born in Afyonkarahisar in 1970, Yaşar successfully pursued his media career which he started as a reporter at Türkiye Gazetesi in 1988. Going to İngiltere in 1994 to receive language and economics education, he undertook the London representation of TGRT and Türkiye Gazetesi. After returning to Ankara in 1998, he served as a diplomacy correspondent and senior executive at organizations such as TGRT, FOX TV, and İHA.
A funeral ceremony with high attendance was held for the experienced journalist at Ankara Keçiören Bağlum Mezarlığı. Following the funeral prayer attended by Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu, and numerous figures from the media world, Yaşar was laid to rest accompanied by prayers.
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- When and where did Batuhan Yaşar pass away?
- Batuhan Yaşar lost his life at Ankara Şehir Hastanesi, where he was receiving treatment, on 5 March 2022.
- What was the cause of Batuhan Yaşar's death?
- Yaşar, who underwent five different surgical operations due to the mercury poisoning he suffered previously, passed away in the intensive care unit following his last surgery.
- Where was Batuhan Yaşar's funeral buried?
- Following the heavily attended funeral ceremony, the journalist was laid to rest at Ankara Keçiören Bağlum Mezarlığı.
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