After rumors spread like wildfire during the past hours, claiming the deterioration of the health of the Egyptian artist, Adel Imam, the family went out to deny the news altogether.
The film producer, Issam Imam, the brother of the great artist, Adel Imam, confirmed that what was reported on social media regarding The deterioration of the health of the leader False rumors that are not true.
In exclusive statements to Al-Arabiya.net, he denied all rumors regarding the seriousness of his illness or his undergoing treatment stages, saying that the rumors regarding the leader’s health did not stop and became disturbing and worrying for his fans.
He also stressed the family’s great annoyance over the spread of this false news, explaining that it is affecting the fans of the able artist.
A post that sparked outrage on social media
Imam’s clarification came following a post spread on the social networking site “Facebook” hours ago, attributed to the leader’s brother, claiming that the artist was going through a serious health crisis.
She stated: “The star, who is older and in stature, is the leader, Adel Imam, who entered a difficult stage in his illness and needs prayers.”
A circulating picture of Adel Imam on his birthday
This rumor upset fans and admirers of the “Comedy Leader”, as they call him.
Celebration a few days ago
It is noteworthy that the artist, Adel Imam, celebrated his 82nd birthday on May 17, and his brother revealed at the time that the family celebrated the leader among his children and grandchildren in a joyful family atmosphere.
As for the last work of the king of comedy, it was the series “Valentino”, which was shown in Ramadan two years ago, and co-starred with Dalia Al-Behairi, Dalal Abdulaziz, Hamdi Al-Mirghani, Muhammad Kilani, Hoda Al-Mufti, Tariq Al-Ibiari, Wafaa Sadiq and Rania Mahmoud Yassin.
His artistic career
Adel Imam, born in 1940 in the city of Mansoura, is considered one of the most famous actors in Egypt and the Arab world, with his comedic roles that were mixed in many of his romantic films, politics and social issues, achieving the highest revenues in the history of Egyptian cinema.
From the archives of Adel Imam
Imam won the Best Actor Award for his role in the movie “The Terrorist” from the Cairo International Film Festival in 1995, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dubai International Film Festival in 2005, and the Best Actor Award for his role in the movie “The Yacoubian Building” from the Cairo Festival. International Film Festival in 2007, as well as many awards, most recently the Creative Achievement Award at the first session of El Gouna Festival in 2017.
Throughout his 60-year artistic career, the leader won the love and admiration of the Egyptian and Arab public.
