Hany Shaker, ‘Prince of Arab Song’, Dies Aged 74 in Paris
The singer, known as the Prince of Arab Song, had been undergoing treatment after a severe colon hemorrhage, his manager said.
- Veteran Egyptian singer Hany Shaker passed away in Paris at age 73 on Sunday, his manager announced. Widely known as the "Prince of Arab Song," Shaker had traveled to the French capital for medical treatment.
- Following a severe colon haemorrhage earlier this year, Shaker's health declined sharply. Despite periods of improvement, his condition worsened in recent weeks, requiring intensive medical care in a Paris hospital.
- In 1972, Shaker's career breakthrough arrived at the Cairo Conservatoire with the hit Heloua Ya Dounia. His voice defined Arabic romantic music, resonating across Egypt, the Levant, the Gulf, and North Africa.
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattal Sisi praised the artist's "distinctive voice and refined performance" on Facebook. He extended condolences to the Egyptian people, noting Shaker enriched the world of music.
- Over a career spanning more than half a century, Shaker built a catalogue of romantic ballads. His widely popular albums, including Bahebak Ana and Ahla Layali, showcased his emotional range and distinctive vocal style.
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Egyptian Singer Hany Shaker Dies at 73
Renowned Egyptian singer Hany Shaker has died at the age of 73 following a prolonged illness, according to multiple local and regional media reports on Sunday, 3 May. He had been receiving treatment in France in recent weeks after suffering a severe colon hemorrhage that required surgery, with his condition later deteriorating following a cardiac arrest. Widely known across the Arab world as the “Prince of Arab Singing,” Shaker was one of Egypt…
’Prince of Arab Song’ Hany Shaker dies at 74 after long illness
Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, one of the Middle East’s most famed music icons, passed away at 74 on Sunday after battling a long illness. The musician died at a hospital in Paris where he was undergoing medical treatment. His death followed a rapid deterioration in his condition which saw respiratory complications and severe colon problems, according to Egyptian media. He had shown relative improvement before suffering a sudden relapse that kept …
Egyptian singer Hani Shaker passes away in Paris after a battle with illness
The Musicians’ Syndicate mourned his passing, saying Egyptian and Arab music had lost one of its most prominent figures as tributes poured in from across the region in honour of his legacy
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