Ankara claimed that Gülen, who died at the age of 83, was behind the failed coup to topple Erdoğan in 2016, an accusation Gülen denied.View on euronews

The reclusive opponent of President Erdoğan had inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he plotted the failed 2016 coup.

Fethullah Gülen, the US-based Muslim cleric who allegedly masterminded the 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, has died, said a foundation in Germany linked to his movement. He was 83. Gülen died on Sunday evening at a hospital in the US state of Pennsylvania,