Lebanese actress Carmen Lebbos topped search engines in recent hours following the announcement of the death of iconic Lebanese composer Ziad Rahbani, with whom she shared a long and special relationship that drew significant public attention.

Social media users expressed their shock after an old interview resurfaced, in which Carmen spoke about their unique bond, describing it as an “unofficial verbal marriage” that lasted 15 years. She explained that the relationship ended due to external pressures, financial struggles, and her own sense of emotional immaturity at the time.

Heartfelt Farewell and Emotional Tribute

In a touching goodbye, Carmen mourned her former partner with sincere words shared on her social media accounts. In a deeply emotional tweet, she wrote: “I thought of everything — except that people would be offering me condolences for you,” adding a broken heart emoji. She continued: “The pain in my heart is too big to put into words. I’m not good at expressing myself — you were always better at that than me.”

Despite the years that passed since their separation, Carmen emphasized that Ziad remained deeply present in her thoughts, writing: “Even if we were apart, you were still there. But now, you're not. It's so hard to accept that you're gone.”

She concluded her message with heartbreaking words: “I will always miss you, even if you're not here. And I love you… for nothing, and everything.”

Personal Grief, National Loss

Carmen posted a black image on Instagram, paired with a caption reflecting both personal and national sorrow: “Why does it feel like everything is gone? Like Lebanon is empty,” accompanied by the song “I Trust You” by Fairuz, composed by the late Ziad Rahbani.

It’s worth noting that Carmen Lebbos and Ziad Rahbani formed a celebrated artistic and romantic duo that drew widespread attention in Lebanese cultural and artistic circles. His name remained a lasting presence in her artistic and personal memory, even after their relationship ended officially.