<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The body of Turkish actor Halit Yucay was found at sea in Balikesir province. The story has become one of the most closely watched in Türkiye, with its mysterious details and the complexities of criminal investigations and ongoing searches.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Turkish art community was in a state of mourning after the official announcement of the death of actor and businessman Halit Yukay, who had been missing for 30 days. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:768/420;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/f0f64de7-8677-4883-9431-be81fd767272.png" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">announcements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features, as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides information about</span></span> the <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">various</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Halit Yukay is a Turkish actor and businessman who has risen to prominence in the artistic community in recent years. Born in Istanbul in the 1980s, he grew up in an environment that valued arts and culture, which led him to be drawn to the theater from a young age. After graduating from university with a degree in business administration, he decided to follow his passion and enrolled in acting courses that qualified him to enter the world of drama. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:320/183;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/1bef6d21-0d55-4bc1-a292-3af632e42d13.jpeg" alt="Khaled Youkai"></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He stated that he began his artistic career with supporting roles in Turkish series at the beginning of the new millennium, but his talent quickly caught the attention of the public. He participated in several social and youth dramas that left an impression on the audience. Although his artistic career was short, his roles were carefully chosen and earned him the appreciation of critics and audiences.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> His activity was not limited to art alone. He was also a successful businessman who established projects in the tourism and investment sectors, enhancing his image as a multi-faceted individual. He also participated in cultural and artistic events and was keen to support youth initiatives.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Details of Khaled Youkai's disappearance from August 2025 until his body was found</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The story began on August 4, 2025, when Halit Yucay set sail on his private yacht, "Graywolf," from Istanbul to Bozcaada Island for a short vacation. However, contact with him was suddenly lost. His family, who had tried unsuccessfully to contact him, alerted Turkish authorities, launching one of the largest maritime searches in recent years.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> His body was found on August 23, 2025, at a depth of 68 meters, and was officially recovered on September 3, 2025. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:300/168;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/0ed64286-69fb-4c5d-b07c-9a1df1810042.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Surveillance aircraft spotted the yacht partially submerged near the shores of Turanköy on the Kapıdağ Peninsula, but divers found no trace of Yukay inside.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The real cause of Khaled Youkai's death after the sinking of the "Graywolf" yacht</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Yalova Public Prosecutor's Office announced an official investigation into the incident, suggesting the yacht collided with a commercial vessel. The investigation led to the arrest of a ship captain in the area, who was charged with "unintentionally causing death."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The search continued for weeks using advanced sonar equipment and small submarines, until the Balikesir province announced on August 23, 2025, that a body had been found at a depth of 68 meters. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:734/413;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/99b309b8-4db3-4e4f-948b-b6c65da03499.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On September 3, the body was recovered and transferred to the Bursa Forensic Medicine Institute, where tests confirmed that it was indeed Halit Yucay's. The official cause of death was a drowning accident resulting from a marine collision.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Turkish investigations and developments in the death of Halit Yukay</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Judicial investigations are still ongoing to uncover all the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Public Prosecution is working to prove that the merchant ship's collision with the Graywolf yacht directly led to its sinking. Meanwhile, Yukai's family is demanding that those responsible be held accountable and that all details related to the case be revealed.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Khaled Youkai's most notable artworks</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Although Khaled Youkai's artistic career was not very long, he left a clear mark in a number of the dramatic works in which he participated.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He started out in supporting roles, but quickly gained attention thanks to his talent and presence.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Khaled Youkai has participated in social and youth series that discussed realistic issues, and he has also had experience in some short films.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>