The passing of artist Adeeb Kadoura…a new loss for Syrian drama.

The Syrian art community was engulfed in grief after the death of veteran artist Adeeb Kadoura was announced at the age of 76, following a long battle with illness. The Syrian Artists Syndicate - Damascus Branch mourned the deceased today, Wednesday, May 14, in an official statement published on its Facebook page, which read: The Damascus branch of the Artists Syndicate mourns the passing of our colleague, the distinguished artist Adeeb Kadoura. We will inform you later of the funeral and condolences dates. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.

The Syndicate had previously announced, in April, that the artist had suffered a severe health problem. His condition improved and he returned home, but the illness did not last long.

Milestones of an exceptional artistic career

Adeeb Kadoura was born on July 1, 1948, to a Palestinian family that had settled in Aleppo. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, majoring in stage design and costumes, initially heading to work behind the scenes. But his acting talent soon became apparent, launching his career as a stage actor. The 1972 film "The Leopard" marked his major screen breakthrough, in which he played the role of "Abu Ali Shaheen," a folk hero who remains etched in the memory of Arab audiences.

Qaddoura also shone on television with his role as “Ataf” in the series “Love and Winter,” directed by Salah Abu Hanoud, in which he demonstrated his great ability to embody complex roles in a style that was in keeping with their time and content.

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Arab and international fingerprints in Qaddoura's career

Adeeb Kadoura's work has not been limited to local dramas, but he has also had a presence in Arab and international productions, where he collaborated with French producer "Walman" and actor "Frédéric de Pascal". He also participated in a film about the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, directed by the Iranian "Kavosh".

His most prominent television works include: “Magic of the East” and “Omar Khayyam,” while his list of films includes: “Revenge for Love,” “Fake Love,” and “An Eastern Girl,” among other works that remain a testament to his diverse artistic energy.

With his passing, the art scene loses one of its pillars, who contributed to establishing the identity of Syrian drama over the past decades, leaving behind an artistic legacy that will live on in the public's memory.