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Egyptian comedy icon George Sidhom passes away ,aged 81

Egyptian comedian George Sidhom, a co-founder of one of the oldest stand-up comedy groups in the Arab world, Tholathy Adwaaa El-Masrah, has died at the age of 81, local media reported.

Sidhom enjoyed a long career in Egypt’s film and theatre industries which spanned over 30 years.

He featured in significant classical films such as ”Al Baath Aan Fadiha” (1973), Al Shaqa Men Haa Al Zoga” (1985), and ”Ghareeb Fi Beiti (1982). As for his most famous role in theatre performances, Sidhom appeared in ”Al Motazaweggoun” (1981) and ”Hob Fel Takhsheeba” (1994).

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