Goodbye Abdul Aziz Al Haddad.. The end of a distinguished artistic journey

Today, the Kuwaiti and Arab art scene lost one of the most prominent names in the field of art, the Kuwaiti artist and director, Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, who passed away at the age of 75 after a long struggle with illness.

Al-Haddad passed away after suffering a health crisis that began with a stroke in April 2024, which led to him falling into a coma that lasted until his death. The funeral prayer will be held at noon today, Thursday, January 2, 2025, and his body will be buried in the Sulaibikhat Cemetery in Kuwait, where family, friends and loved ones will attend to bid farewell to this distinguished artistic figure.

Artists mourn Abdul Aziz Al-Haddad and express their sadness Many artists interacted with the news of Abdulaziz Al-Haddad's death on social media platforms, expressing their great sadness at his loss. Artist Wael Abdel Aziz wrote on his Facebook account: “My friend, the Kuwaiti artist and director Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, passed away to the mercy of God. He was a beautiful, elegant person and a creative artist. May God have mercy on him, forgive him and grant him a place in his spacious heavens.” Artist Hossam Dagher also expressed his deep shock, saying: “I lost my friend and beloved, the great Kuwaiti actor Abdulaziz Al-Haddad. We spent the most beautiful days filming the series Al-Jabriya, Flight 422. How much I loved him as an actor, poet and writer. He was a cultured, light-hearted person.” Dagher praised Al-Haddad's performance in the series, referring to a touching scene that Al-Haddad brilliantly embodied in one of the series, which left a deep impact on the viewers.

Abdul Aziz Al Haddad.. A long and influential artistic career Abdul Aziz Al Haddad, who was born in 1950, began his artistic career at an early age, appearing for the first time in the play “Her Luck Breaks the Rock” in 1963. Since then, Al Haddad has been able to leave a great mark in the world of Kuwaiti and Arab art, whether in acting, directing or writing.

Although he graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in 1977, his passion for art was always at the forefront of his interests, which prompted him to continue presenting quality works for more than five decades. Among his most prominent works that are still in the audience’s memory are the series “The Three Brothers” in 1978, as well as the series “Tears and Joy” which was shown in 2020. In addition, he presented more than 30 series and participated in many distinguished plays such as “Pliers” in 1987. His works will remain present in the hearts of his fans, as they formed an integral part of the history of Kuwaiti art.