The renowned Egyptian artist Lotfy Labib passed away at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness.

Ashraf Zaki, the head of the Egyptian Actors' Syndicate, had earlier announced a sudden deterioration in the artist’s health, noting that he was transferred back to the intensive care unit following a significant decline in his response to treatment over the past hours, stressing that his condition was critical.

Ashraf Zaki called on all of the artist’s fans to pray for him, amid intense attention from the artistic community and the public who closely followed his health developments with deep concern.

In an official statement, the Actors’ Syndicate expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery for the artist, saying: “Dr. Ashraf Zaki, head of the Actors’ Syndicate, and the members of the board wish a swift recovery for the great artist Lotfy Labib, whose health deteriorated and who entered intensive care during the past hours.”

Earlier, a close source reported that Lotfy Labib’s health began to decline over the past weeks, which required his admission to the hospital to receive necessary medical care, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring of his condition and urging the public to pray for his recovery.

Lotfy Labib had left the hospital on July 17 after a slight improvement in his condition, when doctors assured that his health was stable and allowed him to leave with recommendations for a period of rest at home.

His manager at the time confirmed that the artist’s condition had improved and thanked everyone who reached out and prayed for him during his illness.

Lotfy Labib is considered one of the most prominent figures in Egyptian cinema, theater, and television, having participated in more than 100 films and over 30 dramatic works. He was famous for portraying diverse roles that combined comedy and drama.

Among his most notable roles was the Israeli ambassador in the film "The Embassy in the Building," as well as memorable roles in TV series such as "Saheb El Saada" and "Afareet Adly Allam," which received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.