Veteran Egyptian actor Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra passes away at 92

Veteran Egyptian actor Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra passed away after a health crisis that lasted for several weeks inside the hospital and ended with a sharp deterioration in his condition and his admission to intensive care. He was 92.

The late actor suffered health complications that directly affected his respiratory system, which required close medical attention until the moment of his death after a career that lasted more than 65 years.

His health had clearly deteriorated since late March 2026 after he suffered a lung problem that affected his ability to breathe normally.

As a result, he was transferred to the intensive care unit, where he received intensive medical care amidst continuous efforts to stabilize his gradually worsening condition.

This was evident in his family’s updates on his health with Dr Ahmed Abu Zahra stating earlier that his father was living his final days.

Dr Ahmed Abu Zahra announced the death news via his Facebook account in a message that carried a touching human tone.

Earlier, the late actor’s health condition was closely monitored by the medical team in the hospital during his stay in intensive care and was closely followed by the Egyptian Minister of Health.

His respiratory function continued to gradually deteriorate until the death announcement on May 11, 2026 after weeks of intensive treatment.

Abdul Rahman Abu Zahra’s acting journey began after his graduation from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1958, when he started at the National Theatre and moved on to radio, television and film.

The late actor participated in prominent works including ‘I Won’t Live in My Father’s Robe,’ in which he played the character of ‘Haj Ibrahim Sardina,’ his most famous role, and ‘Saifullah Khalid ibn al-Walid.’

His voice was also associated with international dubbing characters such as Jafar in Aladdin and Scar in The Lion King.