Cartoonist Kemal Aratan has passed away

Turkish cartoonist and comic-book artist Kemal Aratan has died at the age of 61, according to a report on his passing. Aratan was best known for co-creating the character "Vah Vahap Vah" with fellow artist Galip Tekin, a creation that left a lasting mark on Turkish humor and satire. His death removes a distinctive voice from Turkey's cartooning and comics scene, where he worked across both editorial caricature and long-form comic art. Further details on the circumstances of his death and funeral arrangements were not specified in the report.