Today (Wednesday), the Egyptian artist Mohamed El-Sharshaby passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with illness.

Announcement of Death

The late artist's wife, actress Shadia Hosni, announced the news of his passing via her Facebook account, writing in her post: 'Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we shall return. Farewell my beloved husband, the esteemed artist Mohamed El-Sharshaby. May Allah forgive him, have mercy on him, keep him steadfast during questioning, and grant him the highest paradise, if Allah wills.' This was followed by an outpouring of condolences and messages of sympathy from fans and friends within and outside the artistic community.

His Birth and Upbringing

El-Sharshaby was born on October 27, 1965, in Cairo and began his artistic journey at a young age. He attracted attention with his talent in acting and voice performance, becoming one of the artists who left a special mark in the field of Arabic dubbing.

His career began with Walt Disney through his participation in the famous animated film '101 Dalmatians,' where he voiced the dog 'Danny' in the Arabic version. This work was his launchpad into the world of dubbing, before he later participated in many Disney films and series.

El-Sharshaby succeeded in providing multiple voices throughout his career, benefiting from his ability to change his tone and express different characters, which made him a well-known name among children and families who were connected to Disney's works dubbed in Arabic.

His Artistic Works

El-Sharshaby participated in nearly 50 artistic works, spanning cinema, television, theater, and radio, presenting various roles that demonstrated his ability to move between diverse characters.

Among his most notable cinematic works are his participation in the films 'Terrorism and Kebab,' 'The Island 2,' 'Oh, My Pudding,' 'The Witnessed Day,' 'The Virgin and the Scorpion,' 'The Women's Union,' 'The Destructive Intelligence,' and 'Grandma Rahiba.' He also participated in several cinematic works that achieved popular success, leaving a distinctive presence despite many of his roles being supporting characters.

El-Sharshaby's career was not limited to cinema; he also participated in a large number of television series that varied between historical, social, and comedic works.

Series and Plays

Among the most prominent series he participated in are 'Al-Wasiya,' 'Al-Zini Barakat,' 'Ghawish,' 'After the Storm,' 'A Watchman Who Never Sleeps,' 'Diaries of a City on the Nile,' 'The Cave, Illusion, and Love,' 'Certainty,' 'Days of Absence,' and 'Getting Out of the Predicament.' He also participated in other works including 'Great Figures in History,' 'It Is Said That,' aimed at adults and children, 'Two Two,' 'The Hilali Saga' part two, 'Eagle of the East' part one, 'By the Act of an Actor,' 'Viva Atata,' and 'Folly and Folania.'

The late artist also participated in several theatrical performances, including the plays 'Love, Medicine, and Music' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' in addition to a series of television shows and radio works.

Today (Wednesday), the Egyptian artist Mohamed El-Sharshaby passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with illness.

Announcement of Death

The late artist's wife, actress Shadia Hosni, announced the news of his passing via her Facebook account, writing in her post: "Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we shall return. Farewell my beloved husband, the esteemed artist Mohamed El-Sharshaby. May Allah forgive him, have mercy on him, keep him steadfast during questioning, and grant him the highest paradise, if Allah wills." This was followed by an outpouring of condolences and messages of sympathy from fans and friends within and outside the artistic community.

His Birth and Upbringing

El-Sharshaby was born on October 27, 1965, in Cairo, and began his artistic journey at a young age. He managed to attract attention with his talent in acting and voice performance, becoming one of the artists who left a special mark in the field of Arabic dubbing.

His career began with Walt Disney through his participation in the famous animated film "101 Dalmatians," where he voiced the character of the dog "Danny" in the Arabic version. This work marked his entry into the world of dubbing, before he later participated in many Disney films and series.