Turkish-born global fashion influencer Ayegül Eraslan was found dead at her home at the young age of 27, shocking many. Local police are conducting a large-scale investigation into her mysterious death.
On the 18th (local time), according to foreign media including the Daily Mail, Ayegül Eraslan was found dead last Friday at her APT. in Kağıthane, Turkey. Relatives who came to her home after failing to reach her called the authorities when the door was not opened, and emergency responders who arrived at the scene confirmed her death.
According to reports from local media, Eraslan was last seen returning home carrying a large bag after finishing a visit to Egypt on the 11th.
Notable circumstances were also uncovered during the investigation. Security camera footage obtained by police shows Turkish actor Sunay Kurtulu entering Eraslan's home about an hour before her death. He is believed to have stayed for a short time and then left the scene.
Actor Sunay Kurtulu, who was captured on the footage, was immediately questioned by authorities but was released after giving a statement.
Sunay Kurtulu's lawyer said on social media that the actor was questioned as part of the investigation and had from the start given all the statements required by investigators, adding that he was not at the scene when the incident occurred. The lawyer also offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the deceased's peace.
Ayegül Eraslan rose to fame through the survival program te Benim Stilim and went on to work actively as a fashion designer and entrepreneur. With more than 360,000 followers, she was beloved for her sophisticated style and travel photos from around the world.
Following the sudden news of her death, fans around the world have left memorial comments on her last post such as "This kind of ending does not suit someone so young" and "May you rest in peace." Police are focusing on determining the exact cause of death based on autopsy results and the findings from the scene.
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