Sincere Statements from Fatih Erkoç on His Health Processes and Marriage
Master artist Fatih Erkoç shared details about overcoming severe health problems, his 39-year marriage, and his passion for sailing on a live broadcast.
Fatih Erkoç, one of the master names of Turkish music, recounted his processes of battling lymphoma and a heart attack, his marriage to his wife Mehlika Erkoç, and the healing power of the sea during a program he attended.
Health Struggle and Changing Life
73-year-old artist Fatih Erkoç stated that he received treatment for lymphoma in 2016 and suffered a heart attack in 2022. He expressed that his perspective on life completely changed after these severe health issues.
Confession and Apology to His Wife
Stating that he had a very angry temperament in traffic and working life during the period before his heart attack, the artist expressed that his wife had patiently endured him for years.
Apologizing to his wife live on air for these past angry behaviors, Erkoç said that he transformed into a much calmer personality following the heart attack.
The Healing Power of the Passion for Sailing
Continuing his stage performances even during his chemotherapy treatment, Erkoç emphasized that his passion for the sea and sailing was his greatest source of morale.
Stating that setting sail and spending time on the sea eliminated the fatigue and bad feelings caused by chemotherapy, the artist expressed that sailing felt like medicine to him.