Egyptian actors died because of Cardiovascular disease
Here are 2 famous actors from Egypt died in Cardiovascular disease:
Farid Shawqi
Farid Shawqi (July 30, 1920 Cairo-July 27, 1998 Cairo) also known as Farid Chawki, Farid Shawki Mohammad Abduh Badawi, Abu el-Banat, Malek El Terso, Farid Bay, King of the Front Rows, King of the Screen, The Monster, Ferit Sevki, Farid Chawky, Farid Cianki, The King of the Third Class, Farid Shawqi, King of the Third Class or Farid Shawki was an Egyptian actor, film producer, screenwriter and civil servant. He had five children, Abir Shawki, Maha Shawki, Muna Shawki, Nahed Shawki and Rania Farid Shawqi.
Farid Shawqi started his acting career in 1940 and quickly became one of the most popular actors in the Egyptian film industry. He appeared in over 400 films over a span of almost six decades, making him one of the most prolific actors of his time.
In addition to his successful acting career, Shawqi also worked as a film producer and screenwriter. He produced and wrote several successful films, including "The Second Man" and "The Great Love".
Shawqi was not only a talented actor and filmmaker but also a dedicated civil servant. He served as a member of the Egyptian parliament from 1964 to 1968 and was appointed as the head of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union in 1972.
Throughout his career, Farid Shawqi received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts and culture in Egypt. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Egypt in 1986 and was named a "Cultural Ambassador" by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture in 1990.
Farid Shawqi passed away on July 27, 1998, just three days before his 78th birthday. His legacy continues to live on through his children and his extensive body of work in the Egyptian film industry.
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Farid al-Atrash
Farid al-Atrash (April 21, 1910 As-Suwayda-December 26, 1974 Beirut) also known as Farid El-Atrache, Farid El Atrache, King of the Oud, The Sad Singer or Farid Al Atrache was an Egyptian singer, musician, composer and actor.
He was born to a Druze princely family in Syria and began his musical career in the 1930s in Egypt. Farid al-Atrash quickly became known for his distinctive voice and impressive skills as an oud (a stringed instrument) player. Throughout his career, he recorded over 500 songs and composed music for numerous films.
Known for his romantic ballads, Farid al-Atrash was beloved across the Arab world and beyond, performing in many countries and garnering a wide following. In addition to his musical contributions, he also was a well-known actor, appearing in over 30 films throughout his career.
Farid al-Atrash was also a multi-talented individual, he spoke four languages fluently and was skilled in the martial art of fencing. Despite facing adversity in his personal life, including the tragic death of his wife and daughter in a plane crash, he continued to create beautiful music until his death from a heart attack at the age of 64. Today, he is widely considered a legend in the world of Arabic music and his legacy lives on through his songs, films and influence on generations of musicians.
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