Hatice Ezgi Orcan was diagnosed with cancer after being dismissed from her job by a government decree under a state of emergency declared in the aftermath of a controversial military coup attempt on July 15, 2016. The 33-year-old teacher underwent several unsuccessful surgeries.

With most details regarding the type of cancer and the reason for her dismissal unknown at the time of writing, the media reported that Orcan passed away on Tuesday, leaving three children orphaned.

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