The Egyptian artistic community is mourning the loss of veteran actor Mohamed El-Tajy, who passed away at the age of 72 after a period of health complications and several surgical procedures.
Following his death, journalist Akram El-Saadany shared emotional details about the actor’s final days, highlighting not only the difficult health crisis he experienced after surgery but also the remarkable friendship between El-Tajy and his longtime friend, photographer Khairy El-Mahlawy.
💔 Akram El-Saadany Reveals Mohamed El-Tajy’s Final Moments
Akram El-Saadany mourned Mohamed El-Tajy in an emotional message, describing him as a dear friend whose absence would leave a significant void.
According to El-Saadany’s account, Khairy El-Mahlawy was among the closest people to El-Tajy during his final period and was aware of the deterioration in his health following surgery.
El-Saadany explained that El-Tajy underwent a surgical procedure and subsequently spent two days in intensive care. However, his condition remained critical, as the surgical wound reportedly failed to heal and continued bleeding.
The revelation offered the public a painful glimpse into the difficult circumstances surrounding the actor’s final hours.
🤝 Mohamed El-Tajy and Khairy El-Mahlawy.. A Unique Friendship
One of the most touching parts of El-Saadany’s message was his description of the friendship between Mohamed El-Tajy and Khairy El-Mahlawy.
He compared their relationship to an Egyptian version of “Tom and Jerry,” explaining that the two friends constantly joked about, criticized and teased each other.
Behind the humor, however, was a deep bond built over years of friendship.
They reportedly remained in regular contact, checking on each other’s health, families and everyday lives.
That daily connection made El-Tajy’s death especially painful for El-Mahlawy, who lost not only a close friend but someone who had become part of his daily life.
🕊️ A Difficult Period Following Surgery
According to the details shared by El-Saadany, the most difficult stage came after El-Tajy underwent surgery.
The actor remained in intensive care for two days, while the surgical wound reportedly continued to bleed without healing properly.
The health complications ultimately led to his death, leaving colleagues, friends and audiences across the Arab world in deep mourning.
😔 Words About Death Resurface After His Passing
Following his death, attention also returned to a previous message written by Mohamed El-Tajy on social media in which he reflected deeply on death and his personal emotional struggles.
The words gained renewed attention after his passing, as many followers revisited them and interpreted them as a deeply personal reflection from the veteran actor.
🎭 A Career Spanning Decades
Mohamed El-Tajy leaves behind a career that extended for roughly five decades.
He worked across television, cinema and theater and became known for his ability to bring authenticity and depth to a wide range of characters.
Although he was often associated with supporting roles, his performances frequently became memorable parts of the productions in which he appeared.
📺 Mohamed El-Tajy’s Most Notable Works
Throughout his long career, El-Tajy appeared in numerous Egyptian productions, including “Him and Her,” “The Gate of the Harem,” “Al-Zeini Barakat,” “La,” and “Abu Dahka Ganan.”
He also remained active during the later years of his career, appearing in newer television productions, including “Joudar 2 – One Thousand and One Nights,” which aired during Ramadan 2025.
🎬 A Veteran Actor Who Left a Lasting Impression
Mohamed El-Tajy belonged to a generation of Egyptian performers who built their careers through consistency, versatility and attention to character.
His legacy was not dependent solely on leading roles. Instead, his strength came from his ability to make even a supporting character memorable.
That is why his work continued to resonate with audiences across generations.
🖤 A Loss Felt Across the Egyptian Art Community
News of Mohamed El-Tajy’s passing prompted an outpouring of grief from actors, colleagues and friends who remembered both his artistic talent and his personal kindness.
His funeral was scheduled to take place following the noon prayer on Monday at Al-Thawra Mosque in Cairo.
With his passing, Egyptian cinema and television lose a veteran performer whose career stretched across decades.
Yet his legacy remains through the characters he created, the productions he enriched and the friendships he built throughout his life. 🕊️
Perhaps the most touching part of the story is the friendship between Mohamed El-Tajy and Khairy El-Mahlawy: a relationship filled with teasing, arguments and humor, but ultimately built on genuine affection, loyalty and years of companionship.
May Mohamed El-Tajy rest in peace, and may his family and loved ones find strength and comfort. 🤍
