A holiday meant for joy turned heartbreaking with the tragic loss of 27-year-old Güler Erdoğan, known as Miss Europe Kosovo. Her sudden death in Giresun, Turkey, during the Ramadan Bayram holiday on April 1, 2025, has left a community in shock and a family in mourning.
Erdoğan had been visiting her hometown with her family when the fatal events unfolded. According to CNN Turk, she left a nightclub late that night and drove into a police checkpoint. Authorities reported she was under the influence of alcohol. Upon exiting her vehicle, she attempted to flee on foot and climbed a pedestrian overpass. In a devastating turn, she fell from the overpass and sustained critical injuries.
Emergency services responded swiftly, but Erdoğan was declared dead after a medical examination. An investigation is now underway to determine the full circumstances of her death. Reports have also noted that she had been struggling with psychological challenges and had previously attempted suicide.
Registered in the population records of Tirebolu, Giresun, Erdoğan was known not only for her pageant title but also for her modeling career, having participated in numerous events and fashion shows. Her Instagram profile, now marked with a black display photo, holds only one remaining post, dated April 4. It features a solemn message from her family, asking the public to ignore speculation and falsehoods being spread online.
