Rabat – Egyptian actor Abdel Aziz Makhyoun died on Wednesday at the age of 83, after a long illness, according to his family.
He died in a hospital in Alexandria, where he had been receiving treatment and was moved to intensive care due to a serious health condition. Local reports say he suffered from severe pneumonia and had difficulty breathing.
Makhyoun was one of the most respected figures in Egyptian and Arab entertainment. He had a long and active career spanning more than five decades in theater, film, and television. Over the years, he became known for his strong acting skills and his ability to play a wide range of characters with depth and realism.
He graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Egypt, one of the country’s leading institutions for performing arts. He also continued his academic training in theater directing, which helped him build a strong artistic foundation and deepen his understanding of various aspects of performance and production.
Throughout his career, Makhyoun took part in dozens of successful works that left a strong impact on audiences and critics. He appeared in several well-known films and TV series that are considered important milestones in Egyptian drama.
Among his most notable works are the films “Al Kit Kat” and “El Mal wa El Banoun,” as well as the television series “Hadeeth El Sabah wal Masaa” and “Jazirat Ghamam.”
His performances were often lauded for their natural style and emotional depth. He built a reputation as a serious and committed actor who contributed greatly to the development of Arab drama.
The news of his death has been met with sadness in the artistic community, where he is remembered as a talented actor who helped shape generations of television and film production in Egypt and the wider Arab world.
His funeral prayer will take place after Al Asr prayer at the Grand Mosque in the village of Zaki Effendi Al Qibliya.
