Veteran actress Samiha Ayub passes away at the age of 93.

Artist Mounir Makram, a member of the Actors Syndicate Council, announced this morning the death of the great actress Samiha Ayub, at the age of 93. He wrote on his Facebook account: "May God grant eternal life to the great artist Samiha Ayub," without providing details about the funeral date or location at the time of the announcement.

The Lady of Arab Theatre with a career spanning decades Samiha Ayub is one of the icons of Egyptian and Arab art, known as the "Lady of Arab Theater" for her significant contributions to this field. She began her artistic career in 1947 after graduating from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts and continued for more than 75 years, leaving an unforgettable mark on theater, cinema, and television drama.

Immortal works in the history of Egyptian art Samiha Ayub has presented dozens of theatrical works that have become landmarks, including: “Sikat Al-Salama,” “Rabaa Al-Adawiya,” “Al-Nas Al-Li Fi Al-Sama Al-Thamena,” and “Al-Sultan Al-Ha’ir.” She has also shone on the small screen in series such as “Layali Al-Helmiya” and “Damir Abla Hekmat,” and has appeared in films, most notably “Al-Tawq wa Al-Eswera.”

A great artistic legacy and an irreplaceable loss Samiha Ayub was not just an actress; she was a cultural leader who managed the National Theatre and the Modern Theatre, contributing significantly to the artistic movement. With her passing, the artistic community has lost a great figure and a creative legacy that will live on in the memories of future generations.