Actress Huda Shaarawi has been found dead in her apartment at the age of 88
Tributes have been paid to veteran actress Huda Shaarawi following her death.
According to reports, a suspect has been arrested after veteran actress Huda Shaarawi was found dead in her apartment in central Damascus in Syria. A statement (which has been translated) has been shared on her Instagram page which reads: “With hearts filled with sorrow and grief, we mourn the passing of the beloved Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, known for her iconic role as "Umm Zaki" in the popular Syrian series "Bab Al-Hara," who passed away in Damascus at the age of 87.
“The late actress left an indelible mark on the hearts of a wide audience of fans of Syrian drama, enriching Syrian art with her warm presence and distinctive personality. Her long and distinguished career is a landmark in the history of Syrian drama, and she was beloved by the public, particularly for her portrayal of "Umm Zaki," a character that resonated deeply with audiences from her very first appearance.
“We pray to God Almighty to grant her His abundant mercy, to admit her to His spacious Paradise, and to grant her family and loved ones patience and solace in this profound loss. To God we belong, and to Him we shall return.”
One fan wrote: “May God have mercy on her soul and forgive her. What was the reason for her death?” Another person said: “Literally a shock 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔.”
Actress Huda Shaarawi will be best remembered for her role as 'Umm Zaki' in the television period drama 'Bab Al-Hara', which she starred in from seasons 1-9. The Syrian Arab News Agency SANA issued a statement on social media which read: “Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi passes away at the age of 88
“Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi passed away on Thursday at the age of 88 following a horrific murder as she was killed at her home in Bab Sreijeh neighborhood of old Damascus.”