Tomorrow, Thursday afternoon, the funeral of the esteemed actor Lotfy Labib, who passed away this morning at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness that touched the hearts of his fans and audience, will take place. The funeral service will be held at St. Mark’s Church in Cleopatra, Heliopolis, where a large gathering of fellow artists, media figures, family, and friends is expected to bid him farewell in a solemn scene befitting his long history of artistic contributions.

The Actors’ Syndicate expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of one of its pillars, as Dr. Ashraf Zaki, the Syndicate’s president, and the board members extended their heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, praying that God would grant the deceased His mercy and give everyone patience and solace. The Syndicate confirmed that his passing represents an irreplaceable loss for Egyptian and Arab art.

The late actor had suffered a severe health crisis the night before last, which required his urgent transfer to one of the major hospitals after suffering acute respiratory failure. He was admitted to the intensive care unit where doctors tried tirelessly to stabilize his critical condition, but the complications proved too severe. This crisis came only a few days after he was discharged from the hospital following a relative improvement in his health, but the illness struck again, putting an end to a humanitarian and artistic journey that spanned decades.

Months ago, Lotfy Labib revealed that he had been diagnosed with a throat tumor and had undergone surgery to remove it, but admitted that his health had not improved as expected, as he suffered from difficulty speaking and a noticeable change in his voice. His condition eventually forced him to announce his retirement from acting, a decision that deeply saddened his fans and colleagues.

Recently, his family announced that doctors had completely forbidden him from speaking to protect his vocal cords, and he also suffered a severe stroke that caused his health to deteriorate rapidly. Despite these difficult circumstances, Lotfy Labib remained in the hearts of his audience, who closely followed the updates on his health and kept him in their prayers.

His last film, "Me and My Cousin", was released in 2024, co-starring a group of prominent actors, including Sayed Ragab, Bayoumi Fouad, Hanadi Mehanna, Mimi Gamal, and Sarah Abdel Rahman, and directed by Ahmed Saleh. This work was considered his final farewell to his audience after a prolific artistic career that spanned many years, during which he excelled in a variety of roles that combined comedy and tragedy.

With the passing of Lotfy Labib, the Egyptian and Arab artistic community has lost one of its most respected and beloved stars. Through his immense talent and sincere performances, he managed to secure a special place in the hearts of millions, leaving behind an enduring artistic legacy of cinematic and dramatic works that will remain in the memory of generations for years to come.

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