Barış Akarsu
Barış Akarsu (June 29, 1979 Amasra, Zonguldak – July 4, 2007 Bodrum, Muğla) was a Turkish rock musician and actor who reached fame after winning the television series Akademi Türkiye (Academy Turkey) in July 2004. He released two studio albums in three years. He is also the star of the comedy television series Yalancı Yarim (My Lying Lover) which is being aired on Star TV.
On his way from a charity concert for children, he was seriously injured in a car accident on his birthday, 29 June 2007, leaving most of his vital parts disabled. On 4 July 2007, he died of the consequences of the accident at the age of 28.
Website http://www.baris-akarsu.com
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I’m not Turkish and unfortunately found out about Bariş after he died. He was so young and obviously very talented. And oh those beautiful, deep and wonderful eyes…My heart breaks for him and his family which has lost him forever.