Miss Turkey 2004 runner-up mourns daughter Alya after husband's passing

The death of Alya Erdoğan has been confirmed by her mother, Fatoş Seğmen, a model and actress who placed second in the 2004 Miss Turkey competition. Seğmen shared the news on social media, revealing that her daughter had passed away.

Seğmen’s tribute to daughter

In an emotional post, Seğmen addressed her child directly, stating, "My dear daughter, you taught me that the feeling of motherhood is the most beautiful feeling in my life." She added, "May your place be paradise. I love you very, very much; you will always live in my heart, my angel."

Funeral arrangements detailed

Following the announcement, Seğmen provided specific details regarding the burial ceremony. The statement identified the deceased as "the only daughter of the late Bülent Erdoğan and his wife Fatoş Erdoğan," noting that she had "reached God's mercy."

According to the information released, the funeral prayer for Alya Erdoğan was scheduled to take place at Narlıdere Central Mosque following the noon prayer. Afterward, she would be interred at the Narlıdere Upper Cemetery.

Prior loss of husband Bülent

This tragedy follows the death of Seğmen’s husband and Alya’s father, businessman Bülent Erdoğan, who died on August 31, 2025. The former beauty queen faced this new grief just one year after losing her spouse.