2/25/2023–|Last Updated: 2/25/202311:56 AM (Makkah)
Syrian and Arab artists and activists were widely present on stage for the funeral of Shadi Zidan, the brother of Syrian actor Ayman Zidan, who died a few days ago from a stroke he suffered and was later replaced. Hospital.
Yesterday, Friday, the Syrian Ministry of Information announced the death of the Syrian artist, at the age of 49, who suffered a serious health problem a few days ago.
A few days ago, Shadi took part in campaigns to support and provide shelter to the victims of the earthquake that struck northern Syria at dawn on February 6, after which he went to film his new series “Alley of the Jinn”, in which he portrayed Character “Abu Taysir.”
In the events of the series, the character falls to the ground due to a medical condition, and during filming, Zidane suffered an actual cerebral hemorrhage and was rushed to the hospital.
In turn, the Syrian Artists Syndicate in Damascus said on Facebook, “We express our heartfelt condolences on the death of fellow artist Shadi Zaitan and will inform you later of the burial and funeral and the date of the obituary. We belong. To God and to Him we shall return.
Shadi Zidan is the brother of actors Ayman Zidan and Wale Zidan. He became famous for his role in the second part of the series “My Grandfather’s House” with Samar Al-Masri, Bassam Khawsa and other stars of Syrian drama. He also participated in the serial “The Rain Song” directed by Basil Al. -Khatib and other series.
tag spread ( #Shady _ Zidane ) especially on Arabic and Syrian sites, after announcing his death.
Syrian actress Wafa Mousli condoled the deceased with touching words on Facebook, “Shadi, years have weighed on you, bad conditions have worn you down, your heart is broken by what happened to our country. Oh, good old man.”
And, “Eyes are shedding tears, hearts are sorrowful, we are sorry for your parting, we say only what pleases God, we belong to God and to Him we return.”
Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour shared a picture of his late colleague on Instagram, captioning it, “Shadi Zidan, farewell, may God give patience to the hearts of your mother, brothers and family for this painful separation.”
As for Syrian musician Maher Bakr, he wrote on Twitter, “Happiness stands at the border of Syria, afraid to enter, because the amount of sadness this country emits is unbearable for all the people of the earth. Farewell, Shady Zidane, have mercy on your soul.”
Happiness has become infinite #Syria Afraid to enter, the amount of misery this country is releasing is too much for all the people on earth to bear! 💔
Farewell #Shady _ Zidane For mercy on your soul pic.twitter.com/UxKh8162uL— Maher Asaad Baker (@MaherAsaadBaker) February 24, 2023
Syrian journalist Raed al-Mawaz tweeted, “Smile and say goodbye to the prankster. May God have mercy on you and send condolences to your loved ones.”
Goodbye smiley and naughty
God bless you and condolences to your loved ones#Shady _ Zidane pic.twitter.com/QvD56ovLOf— Raed Almoas (@RaedAlmoas) February 24, 2023
On the Arab side, Jordanian singer Diana Karazon tweeted, “Syrian actor Shadi Zaitan has passed away. May God have mercy on you. My deepest sympathies to the Syrian and Arab artistic community. We belong to God and He owns us. Return.”
Syrian actor #Shady _ Zidane In God’s protection.
May God have mercy on you 🙏🏻 💔 My deepest condolences
To the Syrian and Arab art community
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return #Syria pic.twitter.com/PzI05sJrsv– Diana Karazon🍒 Diana Karazon (Um Salma) (@iamdianakarazon) February 24, 2023
In turn, Lebanese journalist Abdullah Balbaki wrote, “May God have mercy on the Syrian actor Shadi Zidan, whom we remember well when he played the role of (Afif) in the Family 6 and 7 stars series. Our deepest condolences to Shady’s brother, the great star, Ayman Zidane.
May God have mercy on the Syrian actor #Shady _ Zidane We remember it well when he played the role of (Afif) in Family 6 and 7 Star series, so he excelled in acting and made us laugh and became one of the most important stars of his generation in our beautiful childhood. Our deepest sympathies to the shining star Shaadi’s brother #Ayman _ Zidane. https://t.co/RjceVeKdpt
– Abdullah Balbaki (@ABDALLAH_B2) February 24, 2023
May God have mercy on you young, old, good man
May God give patience to your mother, sisters, family and all your fans
My deepest condolences to the Abu Hazem and Zaitan families and the entire art community
Heart breaking news
Farewell #Shady _ Zidane pic.twitter.com/pjFvadSv3p— Sabah Jazairi (@SabahJazairi) February 24, 2023
was with #Syria In all its pain and the recent earthquake, he ran a fundraiser for the affected areas and left. #Shady _ Zidane With a heart attack before entering the gate of fifty.. He was loyal to Syria until his last breath. Loyalty to the motherland is measured by human beings.. May God have mercy on you, artist Ayman Zidan and the honorable. Family for this tragedy 🙏🏼#Al-Fatiha pic.twitter.com/HNaWwu1M2p
— Zainab Awada (@Zeinab__Awada) February 24, 2023
Funeral of the deceased #Shady _ Zidane On Saturday (February 25), from Dar Al-Shifa Hospital in Damascus at ten o’clock in the morning, he will be buried in his hometown “Al-Rahiba” and prayers will be said over his body at Al-Nur Mosque. pic.twitter.com/k2Dm99ed22
– The Syrian Tweet 🇸🇾 (@TheSyrianTweet) February 24, 2023
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