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Legendary Egyptian Actress Samiha Ayoub Dies at 93
- Renowned Egyptian actress Samiha Ayoub, celebrated for her extraordinary contributions to Arab theater, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Cairo at the age of 93.
- Her professional journey started in 1947, following her birth in Cairo’s Shubra district in 1932, and she later pursued formal training at the theatrical institute established by Zaki Toleimat.
- Over her 77-year career, Ayoub appeared in about 170 plays, 44 films, roughly 220 television series, and nearly 115 radio dramas, shaping Arab performing arts.
- Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Hanno, described her as a uniquely talented artist and a proud representative of her cultural heritage who devoted her entire life to the arts.
- Her death ended a distinguished legacy that influenced generations and will continue inspiring Egyptian and Arab cultural life.
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The death of the great Egyptian artist Samiha Ayoub was announced today, Tuesday, at the age of 93, after a long struggle with illness. No further details have been announced yet.
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Arab Theater Icon, Samiha Ayoub, Dies at 93
Egyptian actress Samiha Ayoub, widely known as “the Lady of Arab Theater,” died Tuesday, June 3, at the age of 93, the Egyptian outlet Al-Ahram announced. Ayoub, who performed in more than 170 plays since 1947, earned her title thanks to her unmatched legacy and decades-long impact on the Egyptian stage. Her presence, voice, and vision shaped generations of artists across the Arab world. Born in Cairo’s Shoubra district on March 8, 1932, Ayoub d…
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