Salim, the son of the late cinematographer Timur Timur, expressed his deep grief for the first time following his father’s tragic death by drowning while attempting a rescue at Ras Al-Hikma, sparking widespread reactions to his post.

Salim shared a series of photos on his Instagram Story, showing moments with his father across different stages of life, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. You are the bravest father. I love you, Dad." This sincere message reflects the profound bond between father and son.

A Great Loss

The funeral, held on Sunday, saw a large turnout of stars from the arts and media, who were keen to offer their condolences and support to the grieving family.

Among the prominent attendees were Ashraf Zaki, Yasser Galal, Bassem Samra, Ali Al-Tayeb, Tarek Allam, producer Tamer Morsi, Amr Youssef, Mohamed Riyad, Mostafa Gharib, Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Ahmed Dawood, Mohamed Lotfy, Diab, Magdy El-Hawary, Ahmed Gamal, Ola Rushdy, alongside actor Ahmed El-Sakka, director Karim El-Adl, and actresses Riham Abdel Ghafour, Mona Fadali, Amir Shaheen, Mohamed Ali Rizk, producer Ahmed El-Sabki, and Hanady Mohanna.

Emotional Moments

The funeral was marked by deeply emotional moments, as actress Riham Abdel Ghafour tried to comfort the late cinematographer’s wife, who broke down in tears. The sorrow was also evident on Salim’s face, still haunted by the memory of his father’s final moments during the rescue attempt.

The Late Cinematographer’s Final Work

It is worth noting that Timur Timur’s last project was the TV series "Joder 2" starring Yasser Galal, which aired during the Ramadan 2025 drama season, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy cherished by his fans.