Turkish actress Ece Irtem, known for her roles in popular television dramas including Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) and Mr. Wrong, has died unexpectedly at the age of 35, prompting an investigation into whether a monkey scratch she reportedly suffered during a recent trip to Thailand could have played a role in her death.
Irtem died on June 15, one day after celebrating her 35th birthday. Initial reports indicated that she suffered a suspected heart attack at her home in Istanbul while she was with her mother. Emergency responders were unable to revive her.
