Following the news of the passing of esteemed actor Antoine Karbage, which circulated through various media outlets, his son Walid Karbage denied all reports, confirming that the actor is still alive. In a post on Facebook, Walid Karbage stated: "To all friends, please remain calm... I just spoke with Antoine." Many media outlets, including the National News Agency, had reported Karbage's death, and Culture Minister Abbas Mortada also mourned the esteemed artist in a post on Twitter. Additionally, poet Nizar Francis shared a photo of Karbage to pay his respects.