Egyptian artist Abdel Aziz Makhyoun died today, Wednesday, after suffering a severe health illness during the past few days, which ended an artistic career that spanned decades, during which he left a prominent mark in Egyptian cinema, drama, and theater.
The family of the late artist announced the news of his death, explaining that the funeral prayer and funeral of the body will be held after the afternoon prayer in his village in the Abu Homs Center in Beheira Governorate, where family members will receive their condolences.
A few days ago, Makhyoun was transferred to a hospital after suffering from severe pneumonia and shortness of breath. He underwent treatment and medical care after his health condition deteriorated, before his death was announced this morning.
Abdel Aziz Makhyoun is considered one of the most prominent faces of Egyptian art. He has participated in dozens of film and television productions since the 1970s. He performed a variety of roles that established his position among the leading actors.
His most prominent works include the films “Karnak,” “Alexandria Why,” “An Egyptian Story,” “The Escape,” and “Deer’s Blood,” in addition to extensive participation in television dramas.
In recent months, the late artist has witnessed recurring health problems, as at the beginning of this year he underwent a delicate surgery, before later suffering a severe respiratory crisis that required him to be transferred to the hospital. With the departure of Abdel Aziz Makhyoun, the Egyptian artistic community loses one of the most prominent actors, who combined theatrical, cinematic and television presence, and presented works that formed part of the memory of Arab art over the decades.
