A somber atmosphere overshadowed the funeral of young singer Amr Sateen, held Wednesday noon at Al-Shorta Mosque in Sheikh Zayed. His fiancée, actress Maryam Amer Mounib, could not hold back her tears, breaking down in grief. Widely circulated videos showed her collapsing in the arms of her family and friends.

Loved ones gathered around Maryam to support her through this painful moment, as she appeared unable to comprehend the sudden loss of her fiancé. At one point, she lost consciousness for a few moments before being revived by those around her.

The sudden passing of Amr Sateen Amr Sateen passed away on Tuesday evening after a short health crisis in recent months, leaving the artistic community and his friends in deep sorrow. His fiancée Maryam mourned him with heartfelt words on Instagram: “Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we shall return… My love and my whole life, my fiancé Amr Mamdouh Sateen, has passed away.”

Artists react Many stars expressed their grief over Sateen’s passing, including actress Zeina, who wrote: “Farewell Amr… you were the most loyal and genuine brother. May God have mercy on you and give patience to your mother, fiancée, and loved ones.” Poet Menna Adly El-Kiyaly also revealed details of his health struggles, confirming that he kept in touch with her frequently despite his illness.

A love story and a fairytale engagement Maryam and Amr’s love story culminated in an engagement in 2021, celebrated with a grand fairytale-inspired ceremony in El Gouna, attended by notable stars such as Sherine Reda, Mostafa Hagag, and producer Hany Mahrous.

A short-lived artistic journey Sateen left behind a single album, “Mosafir” (2012), which included ten songs in collaboration with prominent lyricists and composers such as Tamer Ali, Rami Gamal, and Amir Teima. In past interviews, he clarified that “Sateen” was his real family name, not a stage name.