Syrian Actress and Singer Samar Abdel Aziz Passes Away at 52 After Cancer Struggle

Cherished Arab drama and music face, best known for appearances in “Bab Al-Hara” and songs “Yes’ed Li Hal Masa”.

Melodies to the Silver Screen: A Star’s Odyssey

Syrian painter Samar Abdel Aziz died at the age of 52 in Damascus due to a lengthy and hard-fought struggle against cancer. Although she managed to finish the early stages of the cancer treatment course in 2023, she developed worsening conditions as a result of acute hepatic inflammation from a severely weakened immune system.

Samar initially gained popularity as a singer, winning hearts with her soothing voice and expressive personality. Some of her most popular songs are:

• 🎵 Yes’ed Li Hal Masa
• 🎵 Taalamna
• 🎵 Zahret Al-Amany
• 🎵 Ya Welf Sabrak Alayya
• 🎵 Katabuni

A Memorable Face in Arab Drama

Samar didn’t stop at singing — she became an actress and received acclaim for her performances in most of the iconic Syrian TV dramas, including

• Bab Al-Hara (playing Widad)
• Anshouda Al-Matar
• Al-Thuraya
• Rozana
• Hulagu
• Seerat Aal Al-Jalali

Her most recent screen appearance was in the 2025 Ramadan drama “Layali Roxy”, where she acted alongside legends such as Mona Wassef, Ayman Zidan, and Sulaf Fawakherji.

Country Mourns a Cultural Icon

Her passing was announced by the Syrian Artists’ Syndicate, who organized her funeral too. The prayer ceremony took place at Lala Basha Mosque, and she was buried at Najha Cemetery in the countryside of Damascus.

💔 Her passing is the loss of a beloved artist whose work touched millions.

May her soul rest in peace.