• Death of Algerian actor Khalil Bouzahzah after battle with illness
• Social media users mourn him and praise his character and artistic contributions

Algerian stage actor Khalil Bouzahzah passed away Tuesday morning in Constantine after a long battle with illness, according to specialized art pages citing his nephew, leaving behind a rich legacy of theatrical and television works.

Dozens of social media users mourned him, praying for his mercy and forgiveness, while praising his admirable character and the artistic works he left behind. Fans expressed their deep appreciation for his significant contributions to Algerian theater and television.

Bouzahzah was born in Constantine and showed remarkable skill throughout his acting career, performing diverse roles on stage and in local drama productions.

He worked with the regional theater troupe in Constantine and delivered numerous theatrical works that left a lasting mark on the memory of Algerian theater audiences.

He also had a strong presence in television drama, appearing in notable series such as Dala, Shari, Ramadhaniyat, and Bab Al-Rai, earning him widespread popularity in Algeria.

He portrayed Abdelhamid Ibn Badis, one of the leading figures of Algeria’s reformist and scholarly movement, in one of the most important milestones of his career.

He excelled in the role, enriching his career with an iconic character in modern Algerian history.