She is a saint. Few women would follow her example, especially when a couple’s separation does not end well. In this case, logic and affection prevailed.
Love, devotion.
Let us understand the case. In Bursa, Turkey, 68 year old Metin Durmazoğlu, who became bedridden after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage, began to be cared for by his ex-wife, Leyla Deniz, whom he had divorced 17 years ago. In the absence of any other support, she returned to provide him with daily assistance.
This is basically what the country’s media say.
In their youth, both Metin and Leyla were involved in the world of music. Leyla Deniz was a renowned traditional music singer (ses sanatçısı) in the Bursa region. Before becoming ill, Metin Durmazoğlu enjoyed an excellent financial situation and even owned a car dealership and had 15 vehicles. After his health problems and the divorce, he lost absolutely everything.
The couple decided to separate by mutual agreement in the year 2003 due to irreconcilable differences, taking completely independent paths.
Metin suffered the stroke in the year 2020 and the severity of the attack left him completely paralyzed, dependent, and confined to a bed.
In 2020, after learning through one of her children that Metin was seriously ill and had no one to assist him, Leyla decided to return immediately.
Leyla travels regularly to take care of all his basic needs, hygiene, and food, ensuring that she cares for him “like a child”.
For his part, Metin has publicly expressed his deep gratitude toward her, describing her as a true “friend in bad times” and stating that her place in his life is irreplaceable.