The artistic community in Egypt attended the funeral of artist Ahmed Jalal Abdel Qawi from Al-Hosary Mosque in Sixth of October, with the presence of several close friends, including artist Medhat Teha, director and actor Samah Basyouni, and director Amr Abdeen.

His father is unaware of the death

Close friend of the late artist, Mustafa Suleiman, confirmed that Ahmed's father is still unaware of his death.

He said during a television interview: "The family of the late artist was in a state of severe collapse at the moment of burial, and the family was keen to hide the news from his father, screenwriter Mohamed Jalal Abdel Qawi, fearing for him from the shock due to his deteriorating health condition," pointing out that Ahmed was a sensitive person and did not like to burden his family with his worries and pains. He added: "He used to hide his suffering from people because he was afraid for them and did not want to see them in pain because of him."

Behind the scenes of the burial

Suleiman narrated the behind-the-scenes of Ahmed's burial, indicating that his mother kept talking to him during the burial and said to him: "I am satisfied with you in this world and the hereafter."

He confirmed that the late artist had treated his addiction, but not due to drugs, saying: "Ahmed suffered from a problem in his spine and underwent a difficult surgery that required the use of strong painkillers."

He added: "Ahmed became accustomed to taking strong painkillers to treat severe pain, but at one point it reached the level of addiction," confirming that he sought treatment for addiction during this period for this reason.