The late Egyptian artist Magdy Wahba is remembered by art lovers in the Arab world for his impactful roles that have left a mark in many minds. Manal, the daughter of the late artist, revealed secrets about her father's life during her appearance on the show "We Say More" on Al-Nahar TV, noting her father's strong relationship with the famous actor Adel Imam, as "the leader" witnessed different generations of artists and was a role model for many, whether in comedy or other fields.
Manal narrated the story of her father's donation of a hearse to the mosque where he used to attend the Fajr prayer after returning from the theater late at night. As time passed, her father became the first deceased person transported in the hearse he donated from the same mosque, where he also participated in charitable activities.
She also discussed the incident where Adel Imam allegedly predicted her father's death, saying, "I watched a program with Adel Imam years after my father's passing, and I was very affected. He mentioned a scene from the movie 'Hanifi Al-Abha,' where he tells him, 'You are dead, Khairy,' and he couldn't imagine, less than a month later, hearing news of his death. That clip has remained impactful for him every time he watches the film."
Magdy Wahba lived the last year of his life in anxiety and stress due to severe psychological crises stemming from being pursued by drug enforcement officers for an entire year. The story began when the Giza police arrested him on the 6th of October Bridge and accused him of drug use in the famous Ahmad Al-Kahlawi case, which involved other artists as well. He was released on bail of 1,000 Egyptian pounds while participating in the play "Tab W Ba'deen" with Azza Kamal on the floating theater, and he continued to work normally in theater, television, and cinema.
Some of Magdy Wahba's notable cinematic works include "Hanifi Al-Abha," "Kalimah Sharaf," "Layl wa Qudban," "Badour," "Al-Shaytan Yaduq Babak," "Wa Min Al-Hubb Ma Qatal," "Al-Wahl," "Al-Khawafin," "Al-Murshid," and "L'etat al-Intiqam." He also participated in several television works, including "Wasqat Awrak Al-Rabi'," "Al-Baqiya Tati," "Abu Al-Hassan," "Al-Fallah," "Al-Rahila," "Malik Al-Yanaseeb," and "Asha' La Nansa."
In a previous interview with the media figure Ahmed Shobair, his daughter stated that the case rumored to be for drug possession was fabricated, especially since her father had a dispute with a prominent political figure who falsely accused him. After his arrest, the court ruled him innocent after proving that all evidence refuted the claims regarding drug trafficking.
