Overview
- The Egyptian star died in Paris after weeks of specialist care for a severe illness.
- Reports describe internal colon bleeding and serious breathing problems that ended in respiratory failure.
- He was first hospitalized in Egypt in March and was moved to France for advanced treatment the following month.
- Fellow stars Mohamed Mounir and Amr Diab praised his voice and legacy in public tributes.
- As head of Egypt’s Musicians Syndicate, he pursued venue fines and a temporary ban on mahraganat, a street-born style that grew on YouTube and wedding stages, before resigning in 2022.