The screenwriter of the TV series that left their mark on an era has passed away

Veteran Turkish screenwriter Güliz Kucur, whose credits include “Süper Baba,” “Deli Yürek,” “İkinci Bahar,” “Yabancı Damat” and “Aliye,” has died at the age of 61. Her passing has prompted an outpouring of grief across Turkey’s arts community and among longtime viewers of the series she helped define. Kucur was a signature creative force behind some of the most-watched dramas in Turkish television history, shaping storylines that became cultural touchstones. No cause of death was disclosed in the report. Tributes from collaborators and broadcasters are expected to follow as the industry mourns one of its most prolific writers.