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RIP: Comedian actor Farouk Naguib sadly dies at 73

Published January 22nd, 2014 - 10:16 GMT
Farouk and his family by his bedside in hospital before he passed away. (Image: Facebook)
Farouk and his family by his bedside in hospital before he passed away. (Image: Facebook)

Comedian actor Farouk Naguib died in hospital at the age of 73 on Tuesday night. He has long suffered with a chronic illness and was hospital-bound for treatment after having a stroke.

Father Botros Daniel, the head of the Catholic Centre, offered his deepest condolences to Farouk’s family and friends, and asked his own Facebook followers to pray for him.

Farouk was a renowned comedian with a long career in the entertainment world. His best-known work was the play “Love in al Takhsheebah” and “Juha Sold His Donkey.”

Rest in peace, Farouk.

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