About Barış Akarsu Barış Akarsu (June 29, 1979 – July 4, 2007) was a Turkish rock musician and actor who reached fame after winning the television series Akademi Türkiye (Academy Turkey) in July 2004. He released two studio albums in three years. He was also the star of the comedy television series Yalancı Yarim (My Lying Lover) which is being aired on Star TV. On his way from a charity concert for children, he was seriously injured in a car accident on his birthday, 29 June 2007, leaving most of his vital parts disabled. On 4 July 2007, he died of the consequences of the accident at the age of 28.