Celebrities mourn Moroccan journalist Kawthar Boudraâa

Sadness swept across social media on Friday, June 27, following the announcement of the death of Moroccan media personality Kawthar Boudraâ at the age of 37, following a long battle with illness. The news of her passing came as a shock to followers who had grown accustomed to her calm presence and radiant appearance on screen.

Art stars bid farewell to Kawthar Boudraâ with touching words.

A large number of artists and celebrities reacted to the news of Kawthar Boudraâ's death, filling their accounts with messages of condolence and appreciation for her media career and warm humanitarian presence.

Mimi Al-Abyad posted a photo of the deceased and wrote a heartfelt comment on her Instagram account: “To God we belong and to Him we shall return. May God have mercy on you with His vast mercy, my beloved friend. You have always been a symbol of purity and love. You will always be in our hearts and memories.”

As for the artist Adel Eshbi, he shared a photo of Kawthar with his followers via the story feature and commented, saying: “We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah have mercy on you, Kawthar, and grant you Paradise.”

For his part, artist Nouamane Belaiachi announced the postponement of the release of his latest song, “Al-Jilali,” in mourning for her passing. He wrote a post on his official account: Peace be upon you, my friends! The release date of the song "Al-Jilali" has been postponed to Monday, due to the passing of our dear friend Kawthar Boudraâ. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. May God have mercy on her and forgive her.

Abdel Fattah Al-Jarini also expressed his sadness by posting a photo of Kawthar, accompanied by farewell words: “We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah, have mercy on her and forgive her, and protect all those who have passed away.”

Jamila Al-Badawi wrote: “We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah have mercy on her, grant her spaciousness, and grant patience to her family and loved ones.”

As for actress Farah Al-Fassi, she expressed her sadness and shock by posting a touching video of her with Kawthar, and commented on it bitterly: “I can’t believe you’re gone. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye, and I never imagined this day would come. May God have mercy on you, my dear.”

Farewell messages weren't limited to celebrities, as Kawthar's large fan base interacted with her through Moroccan Instagram pages. The l3azya and lalaksala pages published touching photos and videos of her, recalling her most prominent media moments and most beautiful appearances, along with comments of prayers and condolences, and sincere messages of love from followers who had never met her, but felt close to her through the screen.

A media career that began with “Star Academy Maghreb,” Kawthar Boudraâ was one of the faces who left an early mark on Moroccan media. She began her career on “Star Academy Maghreb,” and then made a name for herself on Nessma TV through successful programs such as “Nassma” and “Forbidden for Men.” Later, she joined Medi 1 TV, where she presented the program “Jari Ya Jari,” and participated in the program “Arab Broadcaster” on Abu Dhabi TV and Al Hayat TV. Kawthar Boudraâ between the media and acting Kawthar's presence on screen is not limited to her role as a broadcaster, but she has also acted in several Moroccan series, most notably "The Past Never Dies," "Solo Tears," "Girls' Dreams," and "Salamat Abu Al Banat." She also recently participated in the Moroccan fantasy film "Atoman" (2025), leaving behind a rich and diverse career, immortalized by audiences who loved her honesty and dedication in every project.