Ece İrtem, actress from ‘Mother’s Heart’, passes away at age 35 in Türkiye after heart attack
Turkish and Brazilian television drama is in mourning with the news of Ece İrtem’s death. The actress, known for her participation in the soap opera “Coração de Mãe”, shown by Record, died at the age of 35 this Monday (15), just one day after celebrating her birthday. Information from the Turkish press indicates that the cause of death was a massive heart attack. His body was found by authorities at his home after friends and family, concerned about the lack of communication, were unable to establish contact.
In the plot “Mother’s Heart”, Ece İrtem gave life to the character Hande, who played the role of the protagonist Karsu’s former best friend, played by Özge Özpirinçci. The television drama was successful in Turkey, where it was broadcast between 2023 and 2025. In Brazil, the public has been following the production on Record since February this year.
The Record broadcaster released an official statement expressing its deep regret at the actress’s death. The note highlighted that “the artist left a remarkable legacy of interpretations and will be remembered with great affection by her legion of fans and co-workers. Through her performance in the soap opera, Ece captivated the Brazilian public, who are now mourning the artist’s premature departure. Record extends its solidarity to the actress’s family, friends and all admirers, offering comfort and strength in this moment of deep sadness.”
Born on June 14, 1991, in the city of Sivas, located in Türkiye, Ece İrtem demonstrated her talent from an early age. She completed her training in Opera and Singing at the prestigious Yaşar University in 2014, distinguishing herself as the third best student in her class.
