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Vatan Şaşmaz

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Vatan Şaşmaz
Vatan Şaşmaz in 2012
Born
Vatansever Şaşmaz

(1975-01-08)8 January 1975
Istanbul, Turkey
Died27 August 2017(2017-08-27) (aged 42)
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Occupation(s)Actor, author, host
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Vatansever Şaşmaz (8 January 1975,[1] Fatih, Istanbul – 27 August 2017, Istanbul), Turkish actor, and author.

Early life

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He is originally from Biga, Çanakkale. He was given the name "Homeland" by his mother because he was born on Istanbul Vatan Street.[2] He was a photo model in his youth. He has also appeared in some commercials and clips. He has presented morning programs at ATV with Melike Öcalan for years.

Death

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On 27 August 2017, he was shot and killed at the age of 42 by former model and actor Filiz Aker[3][circular reference] in a hotel in Istanbul.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Vatan Şaşmaz'ın mezarı Babalar Günü'nde boş kaldı - Magazin haberleri | Magazin Haberleri". Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  2. ^ Vapurda Çay Simit Sohbet – 7 Kasım 2016
  3. ^ "Filiz Aker".
  4. ^ "Turkish TV host Vatan Şaşmaz found dead in murder-suicide in Istanbul". Daily Sabah. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.