Turkish actress Eci Artem has died at the age of 35, which aroused the interest of Turkish drama audiences who reacted to the news of her death.

A statement issued by her lawyer, in which she explained preliminary details about the death, noted: "My client Egyy Artem died after midnight yesterday, noting that the death occurred at her home.

According to the lawyer, preliminary data indicate that the death was likely due to a heart attack, but the investigations are still ongoing, and the final cause will be determined after the forensic report is released," she said, adding: "Once the report is released, the family will be informed of the official findings, and we extend our sincere condolences to her family and all her loved ones."

The Turkish artistic community is still waiting for the final forensic results to determine the exact cause of death, amid the atmosphere of grief that prevailed among its colleagues and its audiences in the artistic community.

With the spread of the news of the Turkish actress's death, the name of Egy Artem topped search engines and social media platforms, as many sought to learn about the most prominent milestones of her artistic and personal life, and her works presented during her years of activity in Turkish drama.

The late artist's career

Born on January 5, 1991 in the Turkish city of Sivas, Eci Artem studied music at Yaşar University, specializing in operatic voice performance, before turning to the field of acting after receiving artistic training at the Sadri Alişik Cultural Center.

She began her artistic career in 2014 with the series "Fugitive Brides", after which she began to draw attention through her participation in dramas that achieved a wide spread inside and outside Turkey.

The late artist participated in a number of well-known Turkish series, most notably "The Prisoner", "The Family" and "The Smell of the Box", while her last prominent appearance was through the character "Eshel" in the series "Raspberry Syrup", through which she gained a remarkable public following.

Throughout her career, Eci Artem has been known for her calm performance and natural presence on the screen, which has given her a place with a wide range of Turkish drama followers in recent years, with her roles ranging from social to dramatic works.

The late artist had celebrated her 35th birthday a few hours before the news of her death was announced, which increased the audience's reaction to the news, which came suddenly on social media platforms.

As the news circulated, social media pages were filled with messages of obituary and prayers, as well as the re-posting of scenes and photos of her artworks, in an expression of the state of grief that prevailed among her fans and followers.