• Shwikar

  

  The veteran Egyptian actress died at the weekend aged 85. Shwikar and her husband, legendary comedian Fouad El-Mohandess, formed one of the most famous acting duos in the Arab world.

• Sanaa Shafea

  

  The Egyptian actor and academic died on Aug. 12 at the age of 77. Shafea took part in almost 30 films and played a number of roles in many television series, including “Omar bin Abdul Aziz” and “Haroun Al-Rasheed.”

• Toni Mousa

  

  Syrian actor Toni Mousa died, aged 66, on Aug. 9 from COVID-19 complications. He was among Syria’s hardest-working actors, whose career spanned 35 years.

• Ragaa Al-Giddawy

  

  In July, Egyptian actress Ragaa Al-Giddawy died at the age of 81 due to complications while undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Her career in showbusiness covered more than six decades.

• Hassan Hosny

  

  The renowned Egyptian comedian died in May at the age of 88 after suffering a heart attack. Hosny had more than 50 years’ experience in theater and film.

• Nadia Lutfi

  

  The veteran Egyptian actress died on Feb. 4, aged 83. She was most famous for her roles in “Al-Nadara Al-Sawdaa,” “Al-Khataya,” and “Abi Foq Al-Shagara.”