Dalal Abdel Aziz

Egyptian actress (1960–2021)

Samir Ghanem
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(m. 1984; died 2021)​
ChildrenDonia and Amy

Dalal Abdel Aziz (Arabic: دلال عبد العزيز; 17 January 1960 – 7 August 2021) was an Egyptian actress.

She was the wife of actor Samir Ghanem from 1984 until her death in 2021.

Education

Abdel Aziz had her bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Agriculture at Zagazig University.[1] She later studied at the Faculty of Mass Communication, English Literature and Political Science in the Cairo University.[2]

Career

Abdel Aziz entered the field of acting in 1977 with some small roles, including her role in the series "Bint Al Ayam", and her actual beginning was when artist Nour El Demerdash introduced her to theater, and she participated in many series, plays and films, such as “Five-Star Thieves” (1994) with Salah Zulfikar in his final film role, and with these works she was able to obtain many awards as the best actress.

Personal life

Abdel Aziz was married to actor Samir Ghanem; they were the parents of actresses Donia and Amy.

Ghanem died from complications of kidney functions and associated mucormycosis related to COVID-19 in El Safa Hospital, Mohandiseen, Giza on 20 May 2021, at the age of 84.[3][4][5][6]

Abdel Aziz herself died on 7 August, from complications related to COVID-19[7] 100 days after infection.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Covid-19: Egyptian actress Dalal AbdelAziz dies 100 days after infection". Khaleej Times. 7 August 2021.
  2. ^ "In Picture: Donia and Amy Samir Ghanem Sob at Their Mother, Dalal Abdel Aziz's Funeral". albawaba.com. 8 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Famous Egyptian comedian Samir Ghanem dies aged 84 while battling COVID-19". Arab News. 20 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Egyptian comedian Samir Ghanem dies at 84". Roya News. 20 May 2021.
  5. ^ "بعد الفطر الأسود الذي أصاب سمير غانم قبيل وفاته.. الفطر الأبيض مرض جديد يصيب مرضى كورونا". Al Jazeera (in Arabic). 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Iconic Egyptian Comedian Samir Ghanem Passes Away Aged 61". Egyptian Streets. 20 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Breaking: Veteran actress Dalal Abdel Aziz passes away at 61 after long struggle with after COVID-19 symptoms". Egypt Today. 7 August 2021.

External links

  • Dalal Abdulaziz at IMDb


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