Moroccan musicians died when they were 39
Here are 1 famous musicians from Morocco died at 39:
El Hedi ben Salem
El Hedi ben Salem (April 5, 2015 Morocco-April 5, 1976 Nîmes) a.k.a. El Hedi ben Salem m’Barek Mohammed Mustafa, Salem El Hedi, Salem El Heïdi, El Hedi Ben Salem, Elhedi Ben Salem or El Hedi ben Salem m' Barek Mohammed Mustafa was a Moroccan actor. He had two children, Abd El-Kader ben Salem and Hamdan ben Salem.
El Hedi ben Salem is best known for his role in the 1975 film "Fear Eats the Soul". He was discovered by German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder while working as a dishwasher in a Munich restaurant. Fassbinder cast him in several of his films, including "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" and "Fox and His Friends". Salem struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his life and his career was cut short due to his untimely death at the age of 39. Despite this, he is remembered as a talented actor and an important figure in the New German Cinema movement.
El Hedi ben Salem was born in Morocco in 1935 and moved to Munich, Germany in the 1960s. Before pursuing acting, he worked odd jobs to make a living. In addition to his roles in Fassbinder's films, he also appeared in the movie "The Marriage of Maria Braun" directed by German director, screenwriter, and producer, Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Although Salem struggled with addiction, he still managed to receive critical acclaim for his acting skills. His performance in "Fear Eats the Soul" earned him the German Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. After his death, Fassbinder dedicated his film "Satan's Brew" to Salem. His legacy continues to influence modern cinema and his performances have been praised for their raw, emotional power. Despite his short-lived career, El Hedi ben Salem's contribution to world cinema is greatly appreciated.
He died caused by cardiac arrest.
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