• Celebrities and fans express solidarity and sympathy across social media platforms

Egyptian actress Menna Shalaby is going through a period of deep grief following the death of her father, Mr. Mohamed Hisham El-Din Shalaby, who passed away a few days ago.

The loss has had a clear emotional impact on both her family and fans.

Despite the difficult moment she experienced during his funeral, Shalaby returned to commemorate her father on the anniversary of his birthday, April 25. She shared a collection of personal photos with him via her Instagram account, including a previously unseen image taken during her marriage contract ceremony, where he appeared alongside her.

In a heartfelt message, the actress wrote: “Your birthday is today in heaven, my love. May God have mercy on you, my dear.”

She also prayed for her father and asked followers to recite Al-Fatiha for his soul.

The post quickly gained wide engagement from figures in the entertainment industry, who offered condolences and prayers, including Yasmine Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Salah El-Saadany, Hend Sabry, Kinda Alloush, Ghada Adel, and Ghada Abdel Razek.

It also drew strong reactions from the public, who expressed sympathy and support for the actress. Her husband, producer Ahmed El-Ganainy, also shared a photo featuring himself with Menna Shalaby and her late father, commenting: “May you always be well, my dear… your birthday is in heaven, God willing.”