BEIRUT: Lebanese politicians expressed their condolences following the passing of Arab film icon Faten Hamama who died Saturday, at the age of 83, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.
Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea Sunday called Hamama’s death a loss for Arabic and Egyptian art, the NNA reported.
Geagea expressed his condolences to Hamama’s relatives, her fans and to Egyptians in general saying "the Lady of the Arabic screen shall remain a beautiful memory in our consciousness and a source of pride to Egyptians and Arabs alike.”
Former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora also commented on the actress’ passing, quoted by the NNA as saying “with Hamama’s death, the Arabic screen is now left without its respectful and discreet lady who represented her country and nation, and presented a classy and decent model of culture and art and creativity.”
Siniora also expressed his condolences to the Lebanese, Egyptian and Arab audiences hoping for an artistic and cultural “renaissance” in the Arab World.
"The Lady of the Arabic screen," as she was known, died after suffering from a “sudden health problem,” according to Egypt's official news agency MENA.
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