Egyptian music stars who deceased at age 79
Here are 3 famous musicians from Egypt died at 79:
Jaroslav Drobný
Jaroslav Drobný (October 12, 1921 Prague-September 13, 2001 London) also known as Jaroslav Drobny was an Egyptian tennis player and soccer player.
Drobný was of Czech origin, and his family later moved to Egypt where he grew up. He became a successful tennis player in the 1940s and won the Wimbledon singles title in 1954, defeating Ken Rosewall in the final. He also won the French Open in 1951.
Besides tennis, Drobný was also an accomplished soccer player and played for the Czechoslovakian national soccer team. He then played for Egypt in the 1952 Summer Olympics, where he helped lead them to a fourth-place finish.
After his tennis career, Drobný became a well-known sports journalist, and covered tennis and soccer events for major publications. He lived in the United Kingdom for many years, and was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1998 for his contributions to journalism.
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Georges Moustaki
Georges Moustaki (May 3, 1934 Alexandria-May 23, 2013 Nice) also known as Moustaki, George Moustaki, Yussef Mustacchi, Giuseppe Mustacchi, Moustaki, Georges or Joseph Mustacchi was an Egyptian singer, composer, actor, songwriter and film score composer. He had one child, Pia Mustacchi.
His discography includes: Un métèque en liberté, Olympia 2000, Ma Liberté, Liedermacher, Georges Moustaki, Ballades en Ballade: Racines et Errances, Moustaki, Tout Moustaki ou presque ..., Le Métèque and Greatest Hits.
He died in emphysema.
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Hind Rostom
Hind Rostom (November 12, 1931 Alexandria-August 8, 2011 Cairo) also known as Marilyn Monroe of Arabia, Queen of seduction in Egyptian cinema, Marilyn Monroe of the East or Marilyn Monroe of Egypt was an Egyptian actor. Her child is called Basant Reda.
Hind Rostom was born in Alexandria to a Syrian mother and an Egyptian father. She started her acting career in the 1950s and became one of the leading actresses of Egyptian cinema. Rostom appeared in over 80 movies during her career and gained international recognition for her performances. She was known for her beauty, charm, and seductive on-screen persona.
Rostom was also a prominent feminist and was actively involved in advocating for women's rights. In 1959, she founded the Hind Rostom Foundation for Arts and Cinema to support aspiring actors and filmmakers in Egypt.
Aside from her acting career, Rostom was also a successful businesswoman. She founded a cosmetics company and a hotel in Cairo, which became a popular destination for celebrities and tourists.
Despite her success, Rostom suffered from health issues later in life, including diabetes and heart disease. She passed away in August 2011 at the age of 79. Her legacy as a trailblazing actress and feminist icon in Egyptian cinema lives on.
She died caused by myocardial infarction.
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