The late Egyptian artist Samir Ghanem topped Twitter shortly after the news of his death at the age of 84, due to complications from COVID-19. Twitter saw a significant outpouring of tributes for the late artist, with many users sharing photos and videos showcasing Ghanem's artistic life. The artist had been hospitalized in a private clinic in Cairo several days prior, suffering from COVID-19 and having previously faced kidney issues. It is noteworthy that Samir Ghanem, born in 1937, graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at Alexandria University, where he met George Sidham and El-Daif Ahmed. Together, they formed the iconic comedy trio "The Spotlight of the Theatre," renowned for their series of famous comedic sketches, and later produced several successful films and plays. After the death of El-Daif Ahmed, Ghanem collaborated with George Sidham on several stage productions. In the 1980s, he rose to fame through the Ramadan game shows he hosted for several years, alongside a vast number of notable cinematic, television, and theatrical works.
Samir Ghanem Trends on Twitter After His Death
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