ADDS REMARKS FROM YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTER; CONDOLENCES FROM FANS</p> <p>By Jeyhun Aliyev</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Can Bartu, a legendary figure in Turkish football and at Istanbul giants Fenerbahce, died at the age of 83, the club announced early Friday on its website.</p> <p>"We are experiencing the deep pain and sorrow of this great loss," it said.</p> <p>The club also wished him God's mercy and extended condolences to his family, fans and the entire sports community.</p> <p>Bartu, born on Jan. 31, 1936 in Istanbul, played both basketball and football for the club and was also known as "Sinyor". He later became a sports journalist.</p> <p>Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu expressed his sadness on Twitter over the death of a "legendary figure of Turkish sports and Fenerbahce".</p> <p>Kasapoglu also wished God's mercy on Bartu and extended condolences to his family and fans.</p> <p>"We will never forget you, Sinyor," he said.</p> <p> Fans of Istanbul football giants Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas also shared messages of condolence on social media.