Henadi Al-Kandari: I used to see Haya Al-Fahad as a real mother Henadi Al-Kandari: Haya Al-Fahad’s absence from last Ramadan was shocking

Kuwaiti actress Henadi Al-Kandari revealed emotional human details about her relationship with the late actress Haya Al-Fahad, who passed away last Tuesday morning, leaving a deep void in the Kuwaiti and Arab artistic scene, along with a dramatic legacy spanning decades.

Al-Kandari recalled, in a media interview circulating on social media platforms, her final meeting with the late actress during her participation as a guest star in the drama series “Afkar Ommi,” which aired during the Ramadan 2025 season.

“A deep human gesture”

She explained that she had a strong inner feeling at the time that the project might be their final artistic meeting, noting that Haya Al-Fahad, despite not being part of the main cast, insisted on attending and participating in the work.

Al-Kandari stated that Al-Fahad wrote a special acting scene for her by hand, in a deeply human gesture that left a strong impact on her, adding that this moment strengthened her emotional attachment to her and created a constant sense of anxiety, as if she had sensed the approaching farewell, which was reflected in the details of that meeting that felt like a silent goodbye.

She added that in her final days, Al-Fahad chose to be surrounded by those she deeply and sincerely loved, which made the shock of her passing even greater. She also noted that her absence from the Ramadan 2026 drama season was sudden and shocking, given her consistent annual presence in the drama scene.

“Haya Al-Fahad… a mother”

Al-Kandari emphasized that her relationship with Haya Al-Fahad was not merely professional, as she saw her as a real mother, from whom she learned many lessons of strength, commitment, and bold expression, which clearly reflected on her artistic career and personality.

Haya Al-Fahad passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with illness, closing an important chapter in the history of Gulf drama. She left behind a rich artistic legacy, while remaining present in artistic memory as one of its most prominent icons, widely known as “The Lady of Gulf Television.”