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Father of Galatasaray striker Umut Bulut victim of Ankara attack

The father of Galatasaray striker Umut Bulut was killed in the Ankara terrorist attack on Sunday.

Kemal Bulut was one of 37 victims when a car bomb was detonated in the Turkish capital.

Galatasaray released a statement sending their condolences to the Bulut family and everyone else who suffered from the attack.

"Our capital was shaken by the fatal attack yesterday evening which targeted innocent people and we have once again been devastated by the news we received this morning," the statement said.

"We have learned with sorrow that Umut Bulut's father Kemal Bulut was one of the people to lose their lives.

"The club and the players offer their condolences to Umut Bulut and his family. The pain is very great."

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