The Ministry of Culture mourned the artist Samir Shams, stating in a message: "With the passing of artist Samir Shams, Lebanon and the Arab world lose one of the most important artists, who has marked a significant presence in theater, cinema, and television, leaving his imprint on many works alongside major Arab stars, where he stood out as a distinguished star among them. The late artist was one of the prominent figures of a beautiful era and was a mentor and teacher to younger generations." The ministry offered its heartfelt condolences to the family of the late artist, the artistic unions, and his admirers, praying that "God grants him expansive mercy and dwells him in His vast paradise."