The news of Iraqi actress Al-Maha Imran’s death shocked her fans and admirers. She passed away on Monday at a hospital in Dubai at the age of 40, after a long battle with an illness described as “a long journey of sickness and pain,” with full details not disclosed.

Her passing triggered a wave of sadness across the Iraqi and Arab artistic communities, with followers and colleagues expressing deep sorrow over her loss.

“Pray for her” In a heartfelt comment, Kuwaiti media personality Mai Al-Aidan said: “There is no power nor strength except through God. I was deeply saddened by the news of Al-Maha’s death after a long journey with illness and pain. May God have mercy on her, forgive her, grant her the highest paradise, pardon her, and place her among the righteous. Pray for her.”