Tunisian singer and actress Latifa announced the passing of her older brother, Hassan, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, through her official social media channels. She described their bond as deeply fraternal, stating: “My dear big brother Hassan… we were waiting for you, but fate was faster. May God have mercy on you, my dear. Indeed we belong to God and to Him we shall return. May He grant us patience in your separation.”

In her first public appearance following the loss, Latifa expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who offered their condolences—whether in person, through messages, or calls—describing their support as a great comfort, and praying that they never face pain in their loved ones.

The grieving artist received an outpouring of sympathy from fellow celebrities like Akram Hosny, Mai Kassab, Amr Yassin, Dorra, and Ferial Youssef, among others, who extended heartfelt condolences and wishes of patience and solace to her family.

This personal tragedy coincided with Latifa’s active artistic period, as she was preparing to release her new six-track album “Latifa 2022”, featuring songs in Tunisian, Egyptian, and Iraqi dialects—making the news of her brother’s passing all the more poignant for her fans, who had been eagerly anticipating her latest work.