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Turkish Cleric and Political Figure Fethullah Gulen Passes Away at 83 Amidst Controversial Legacy
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Turkish Cleric and Political Figure Fethullah Gulen Passes Away at 83 Amidst Controversial Legacy

Fethullah Gulen, an influential US-based Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating the 2016 failed coup in Turkey, has died at the age of 83. Living in exile in Pennsylvania since 1999, Gulen remained a fierce critic of Turkish President Erdogan. His death marks a pivotal moment in Turkish politics as his contentious legacy and the strife with Erdogan have deeply influenced the country's political landscape.