Göğebakan's later life was marked by a public battle with leukemia, which he initially overcame before a fatal relapse in 2014. His struggle with illness and the reported betrayal by his second wife during his treatment added a layer of tragic authenticity to his final works, such as the 2012 album Aşkın Gözyaşları (Tears of Love).
His life was later dramatized in the 2023 biographical film Murat Göğebakan: Kalbim Yaralı , which highlighted his journey from humble beginnings in Adana to national stardom. Murat GГ¶ДџebakanВ ЕћarkД±larД±
This paper examines the musical legacy of Murat Göğebakan (1968–2014), a prominent figure in who combined emotional intensity with traditional Turkish influences. Göğebakan's later life was marked by a public