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Egyptian actors who deceased at age 56

Here are 1 famous actors from Egypt died at 56:

Mahmoud Zulfikar

Mahmoud Zulfikar (February 18, 1914 Tanta-May 22, 1970) was an Egyptian film director and actor. He had one child, Eman Mahmoud Zulfikar.

During his career as a film director, Zulfikar directed over 50 films, several of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Some of his notable works include "The Lady of the Palace" (1949), "The Flirtation of Girls" (1952), "The Hunchback" (1959), and "Nights of Love" (1962). Zulfikar also acted in several films throughout his career, earning him recognition as a versatile performer. He was awarded the Best Actor prize at the Cairo International Film Festival in 1961 for his role in "A Day in Our Life". However, Zulfikar's personal life was marred by controversy and scandal, including accusations of embezzlement and a highly publicized divorce from Eman's mother, actress Faten Hamama. He passed away at the age of 56 due to a heart attack. Despite the controversies surrounding his personal life, Zulfikar's contributions to Egyptian cinema continue to be remembered and celebrated.

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