Egyptian Artist Tarek El Amir Passes Away After Sudden Health Crisis
The Egyptian artist Tarek El Amir has died today, Wednesday, following a sudden decline in his health after a prolonged battle with illness at a major hospital in Cairo.
The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place in the Egyptian capital.
A source close to the late artist revealed in exclusive statements that the health crisis was caused by cardiac artery failure, and that Tarek El Amir had been unaware of his heart condition.
The source added that the artist had recently experienced severe pain and lost consciousness, necessitating his emergency transfer to the hospital, where tests confirmed cardiac arrest. Medical staff attempted to resuscitate him, but he ultimately passed away.
* Recent Health Condition Details
The artist had been hospitalized after his health deteriorated and he entered a coma due to an acute bacterial infection affecting his lungs, leading to mucus buildup and respiratory difficulties.
His sister, artist Lamia El Amir, stated that doctors had to postpone a planned tracheostomy to improve his respiratory functions due to the severity and instability of his condition.
Lamia noted that there were some positive signs regarding the stabilization of his kidney function before his death, but the heart muscle had stopped just hours prior, and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
* A Rich Artistic Career
Tarek El Amir, an Egyptian actor and screenwriter, was born in Cairo in 1965 and began his artistic career in the 1990s, portraying numerous supporting roles that left a lasting impression on audiences.
Among his notable works:
• "Elly Bali Balak" (2003) as Officer Hani, alongside artist Mohamed Saad.
• "Asal Aswad" (2010) as Abdel Moneim, with Ahmed Helmy.
• "Awkal" as Mosaad.
• "Sana Fi Masr" (2014) as a police officer.
• He also made his mark as a screenwriter for films such as: "Katkout", "Matbakh Sinaa'i", and "El Hob Keda".
* About His Sister Lamia El Amir
Lamia El Amir, born in 1957, is an Egyptian actress who began her career in the early 1980s, participating in theater, film, and television, and successfully leaving a clear mark with her varied roles, despite not always being in the spotlight.
The passing of Tarek El Amir represents a significant loss for Egyptian art, leaving behind a rich cinematic and television legacy that will remain in the memories of his admirers.
