Ali Deek Appears Limping at Ziad Rahbani’s Funeral Singer Confirms Ligament Tear Injury

Syrian artist Ali Deek shared a video via his official Instagram account to clarify the truth about his health condition, following viral footage showing him limping while attending the funeral of legendary singer Fairuz’s son, composer Ziad Rahbani.

"I'm Fine" – Ali Deek Breaks the Silence

In the video, Deek explained that his limp was due to a torn ligament sustained while filming a new music video, dismissing rumors that he had been in a serious accident.

With his signature humor, he said: "Even if I were completely broken, I would’ve still shown up for the funeral… May God ease Fairuz’s pain over the loss of the beloved Ziad." He added jokingly: "I’m fine, and on Saturday I’ll be in Cyprus for the concert—you’ll even see me swimming later."

Emotional Scene at the Funeral

Deek had earlier posted footage of his arrival at the funeral hall, visibly struggling to walk, accompanied by his brother, singer Hussein Deek. The clip sparked an outpouring of praise from fans who commended his heartfelt gesture and loyalty to the Rahbani family. He captioned the video: “Paying my respects… May God comfort your heart, Cedar of Lebanon. Rest in peace, genius of our generation, Ziad.”

A Tribute in Song

In another touching gesture, Deek performed Fairuz’s classic “Oumi Namet Abakir” during a television appearance, expressing his deep admiration for the music icon, whom he described as “a phenomenon that cannot be repeated.”

Through his injured appearance and heartfelt presence, Ali Deek proved that true loyalty to art and its pioneers knows no bounds.