Reha Muhtar

Reha Muhtar
Born(1959-07-21)21 July 1959
Istanbul, Turkey
Died3 June 2026(2026-06-03) (aged 66)
Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey
EducationTED Ankara Koleji
Occupations
  • Anchorman
  • columnist
  • television reporter
Spouse
Selin Çağlayan
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(m. 1983; div. 1988)​
PartnerDeniz Uğur (2008–2010)
ChildrenThree (two with Uğur and one daughter with Nilüfer)

Reha Muhtar (21 July 1959 – 3 June 2026) was a Turkish anchorman, columnist and television reporter.

Life and career

Muhtar was first seen on television as TRT's reporter from Istanbul, Turkey. Later he started hosting a debate program at show tv "Ateş Hattı" channel. Later, on the private channel Show TV as an anchorman, he gained national fame. His chaotic, no-holds-barred news making, remarks and most importantly the bizarre questions he asked his guests made him a phenomenon in Turkey. He was also famous for his pumpkin argument with news audiences on Show TV.

He hosted a talk show on Show TV with other Turkish celebrities Hülya Avşar, he worked as a columnist for a Turkish newspaper, Vatan.

In 1983, he married journalist Selin Çağlayan and their marriage lasted for five years.

In 2001, he started a relationship with Nilüfer. In 2003, the two announced their separation in a press release. Between 2006 and 2007 his relationship with Gülşen made his name appear frequently in the media. In 2008, he started a relationship with Deniz Uğur which ended in 2010.

Muhtar adopted a daughter with Nilüfer. He also had twins with Deniz Uğur in 2009. Muhtar died from heart failure in Bodrum, on 3 June 2026, at the age of 66. One day later, he was buried at Yeniköy Cemetery in Istanbul.

References

  1. ↑ "Reha Muhtar" (in Turkish). Biyografi. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Reha Muhtar cevap verdi". Gerçek Gündem. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  3. ↑ "Bir kadın kocasından ayrılınca soyadı ne olacak?." Vatan. 4 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Aşk var efenim, aşk var". Sabah. 13 May 2001. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Aşk bitti!!! Reha Muhtar ve Gülşen Sevgililer Gününde ayrıldı!!!". Medyafaresi. 16 February 2007. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Reha Muhtar çocuklarının annesinden NEDEN ayrıldı!!!". Radikal. 26 November 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Tekzip ve düzeltme metni". Sabah. 3 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Reha Muhtar hayatını kaybetti". kibrispostasi.com. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Gazeteci Reha Muhtar'a veda... Son yolculuğuna uğurlandı" (in Turkish). hurriyet.com.tr. 4 June 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.