Mona Wassef responds to rumors of her death: It's a matter of time

Syrian actress Mona Wassef expressed her dismay at the rumors circulating about her death on social media, confirming in a phone call with ET Bil Arabi that she is in good health and is only suffering from a minor ailment.

Mona Wassef responds to rumors of her death: “It’s something!”

"It's something, maybe because I was a candidate they killed me!" Wassef said spontaneously, noting that the rumor caused confusion among her loved ones, especially since her son is outside Syria.

Worrying calls from family and friends

Wassef explained that she had received numerous calls from friends and family members asking about her well-being, stressing that what bothered her most was the psychological impact this false news could have on her family, especially since some of her family members do not reside in Syria.

Continuous presence in Ramadan 2025 drama

Despite the rumors, Mona Wassef continues to shine in the arts. She recently starred in the series "Roxy Nights," which aired during Ramadan 2025 and told the story of the making of the first Syrian film. She also appeared in other works, including “Under the Seventh Earth,” and previously appeared before the public in “Close Your Eyes” and “Taj,” in addition to her famous participation in all parts of the series “Al Hayba.”

Mona Wassef's last wish... a funeral worthy of her

In previous statements on the “Al-Mukhtar” program, Mona Wassef spoke frankly about her final wish, noting that she doesn’t care about honors as much as she hopes to receive “a funeral worthy of her.” “I always wonder, because of my terrible ego, will I ever have a funeral like Hatem Ali’s?” she said with striking frankness, referring to the late director who passed away in 2020 and was buried with a large and impressive attendance.