Barış Akarsu
Turkish singer and actor (1979–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barış Akarsu (June 29, 1979 – July 4, 2007) was a Turkish Anatolian rock singer and actor who rose to fame after winning the television series Akademi Türkiye (Academy Turkey) in July 2004. He released two studio albums in three years and was also acting in television series Yalancı Yarim (My Lying Lover) which aired on Star TV.
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Also known as | Amasra's Wild Wave (Amasra'nın Hırçın Dalgası) |
Born | (1979-06-29)June 29, 1979 Amasra, Bartın,[1] Turkey |
Died | July 4, 2007(2007-07-04) (aged 28) Bodrum, Turkey |
Genres | Anatolian rock, hardrock, folk rock, poprock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
Years active | 1999–2007 |
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Website | www |
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On June 29, 2007, he was seriously injured in a car crash on his way back from a charity concert for children. After spending five days in an intensive care unit, he died of complications from the crash on July 4, 2007, at the age of 28. He donated most of his concert money.