Legendary Turkish musician Erkin Koray, considered to be one of the forefathers of Anatolian rock music, died at the age of 82 on Monday, according to a statement made by his daughter.

Koray had been living in Toronto, Canada for a while and was hospitalized at a medical institution for lung-related problems.

His daughter Damla Koray made the announcement on her social media account, as she expressed her love for her late father, saying that his legacy will live on.

Born in Istanbul on June 24, 1941, Koray covered a countless number of traditional Anatolian folk songs, as well as classical Turkish music pieces and was hailed for his contribution to protect Anatolia's cultural heritage.

He also composed iconic timeless hits like "Şaşkın," "Fesupanallah," "Yağmur" and more.