Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric, has died. Gülen inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey.

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,

Fethullah Gulen was one an ally of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but became a foe later. He inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup.

U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gülen, accused by Turkey of terrorism, has died, officials and friends say.