Screenwriter Güliz Kucur, behind Turkish TV classics, has died aged 61

Güliz Kucur, one of the screenwriters behind some of Turkey's best-loved TV series, has died at the age of 61.

Kucur wrote for Süper Baba, Aynalı Tahir, Deli Yürek, İkinci Bahar, Yabancı Damat and Aliye. For many viewers, these shows are part of growing up with Turkish television. She was also known as a devoted animal lover.

Her death was met with sadness in the arts world and among those close to her. FilmSan Vakfı, a foundation of Turkey's film and TV sector, published a message of condolence. It offered its sympathies to her family and loved ones.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, 7 November. The coffin will be carried out of the Hacı Sarıgül Mosque after the noon prayer. She will then be laid to rest at Bahçeköy Cemetery in Istanbul.