Psychologist, author Doğan Cüceloğlu loses his life

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Writer and psychologist Doğan Cüceloğlu was found dead at home in İstanbul's Beşiktaş district today (February 16).

Cüceloğlu, 83, was well known in Turkey for his personal development books, over 40 published scientific articles, and numerous seminars and conferences.

His lifeless body was discovered by his spouse, Yıldız Cüceloğlu, after returning from shopping. She telephoned emergency services, but as of yet, his cause of death is unknown.

Born on February 9, 1938, in Mersin, southern Turkey, Cüceloğlu was the youngest of 11 siblings. According to his official website, Cüceloğlu earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at Istanbul University and a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at the University of Illinois in the US. (HA/VK)