• Artists Who Passed Away but Remain Forever in the Hearts of Their Fans
• Different illnesses and accidents claimed the lives of those who paved a distinguished path in art

The Arab artistic scene in general, and the Egyptian scene in particular, witnessed in 2025 the passing of several prominent artists who left indelible marks in cinema, theater, drama, and music after long artistic careers full of creativity and dedication.

Their images and works remain present in the minds of their audience, who remember them with prayers for mercy and forgiveness, and wish patience and solace for their families.

December 24 – Tarek Al-Amir On December 24, 2025, the Egyptian artist Tarek Al-Amir passed away at the age of 61 after his health deteriorated. He had a rich artistic career that included films such as “Elly Bali Bek”, leaving a prominent presence in the audience’s artistic memory.

December 17 – Nevine Mandour Just days before Tarek Al-Amir’s passing, the artist Nevine Mandour died on December 17, 2025 due to a fire accident in her apartment in Alexandria, leaving a mark in Egyptian drama despite her short career.

November 10 – Ismail El-Leithy On November 10, 2025, the Egyptian folk singer Ismail El-Leithy passed away at the age of 45 following a tragic car accident while returning from a concert in Assiut, leaving his fans shocked and deeply saddened.

July 30 – Lotfi Labib On the morning of July 30, 2025, the Egyptian comedic actor Lotfi Labib passed away at the age of 77 after a long struggle with health problems including pneumonia and weak immunity, leaving a distinguished comedic legacy in Egyptian cinema, theater, and drama.

July 26 – Ziad Rahbani The Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani passed away on July 26, 2025 at the age of 69 after a long illness, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy in drama and music.

June 3 – Samihah Ayoub On June 3, 2025, Egypt bid farewell to the esteemed actress Samihah Ayoub at the age of 93 after a career spanning over seven decades, during which she performed more than 170 theatrical works alongside films and television, remaining an icon of Egyptian theater.

April 18 – Suleiman Eid On the morning of Friday April 18, 2025, the Egyptian actor Suleiman Eid passed away at the age of 63 following a sudden health crisis, leaving a rich comedic legacy of more than 35 years in cinema, theater, and television drama.

March 31 – Inas Al-Najjar The Tunisian actress Inas Al-Najjar passed away on the morning of March 31, 2025 in Cairo, following a sudden health crisis caused by blood poisoning after a gallbladder rupture. She had recently played the role of “the dancer Howida” in the drama series “Al-Halangi” during Ramadan 2025, leaving an influential presence in television and Arab drama.

February 9 – Engy Murad The Syrian actress Engy Murad passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 33 during childbirth of her second child. Her health had deteriorated due to pneumonia during pregnancy. The newborn, named Ali, died hours after his mother, compounding the family tragedy. Engy Murad left an artistic mark in Syrian drama through works such as “Canon”, “Al-Harmalak”, and “Atr Al-Sham”.

January 17 – Fikri Sadeq The esteemed Egyptian actor Fikri Sadeq passed away on January 17, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Cairo in 1945, he began his artistic career in the early 1970s and presented notable films and theater works such as “Soor Mamnoua”, “Imra’atan wa Rajul”, and “Azwaj Bila Madi”, leaving a rich artistic legacy despite a limited funeral attended only by family and friends.

January 31 – Nasser Al-Saleh The Gulf artistic scene lost the great Saudi musician Nasser Al-Saleh on January 31, 2025 at the age of 63 in Al-Ahsa after his health deteriorated. Nasser Al-Saleh was one of the most prominent Gulf composers, leaving an indelible mark in traditional music with distinguished compositions such as “Al-Amakin”, and collaborating with major artists like Mohammed Abduh, Nawal Al-Kuwaitiya, and Ahlam.