The death of Major General Mounir Youssef, brother of the late artist Hassan Youssef.

Mohamed Youssef, brother of the late artist Hassan Youssef, announced the death of their older brother, Major General Mounir Youssef, just eight months after Hassan Youssef's passing. The news sparked feelings of sadness and grief among the family and the public. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Mohamed Youssef wrote on his Facebook account: "To God we belong and to Him we shall return. My older brother, Major General Mounir Youssef, has passed away. May God have mercy on him, forgive him, and grant him a place in heaven. We ask for your prayers."

Who is Hassan Youssef? His artistic career began in the 1950s. Hassan Youssef, an icon of Egyptian cinema, has passed away, leaving behind a long artistic career spanning more than half a century, during which he starred in leading roles in cinema and television. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

His first steps in the world of art

Hassan Youssef began his artistic career in 1959 through the movie "Hoda", where he played the role of "Mahmoud" alongside the great star Emad Hamdy and the star Lobna Abdel Aziz.

Strong participation in the early sixties

In 1960, he starred in the film "Women and Wolves" with Hind Rostom, playing the role of Mohsen. In the same year, he played the role of "Mohie Zaher" in the famous movie "There is a Man in Our House".

In 1961, he starred in the film "The Gypsy" in the role of Hassan, alongside Mahmoud El-Meligy and Abdel Salam El-Nabulsi.

Hassan Youssef's most notable films: From "Mother of the Bride" to "Khan El Khalili"

Over the years, Hassan Youssef has participated in a large number of films that have left their mark on Egyptian cinema, including:

"Mother of the Bride" "sins" They are all my children Diary of a Schoolgirl "The calm of the storm" Midaq Alley Khan El Khalili The Three Adventurers The Three Bachelors Love and Money The Three Liars "A bit of torture" honeymoon trip "Behind the truth"

From the big screen to the small screen...a clear imprint on drama Hassan Youssef's presence was not limited to cinema, but also extended to television drama. Among his most prominent roles are:

"Layali El Helmeya" "Boji and Tamtam" "Imam Al-Du'at" (2002), where he played the role of Sheikh Al-Shaarawy Imam al-Nasa'i "Zahra and Her Five Husbands" "Password" (2016)