RIP Shaaban Abdel Rahim, Music Icon Dies At 62

A great loss for the Arab world.

Popular singer Shaaban Abdel Rahim passed away earlier today at the age of 62, after suffering from lung problems. He was last checked in the Maadi Military Hospital, where he spent his final hours.

وفاة المطرب الشعبي شعبان عبد الرحيم عن عمر يناهز الـ 62 عام.#MBCMASR pic.twitter.com/hlNBPPWfQ7

— MBC مصر (@mbcmasr) December 3, 2019

Known for his popular music, Shaaban Abdel Rahim held a special place in the hearts of the masses in the Arab world.

Many people took to Twitter to honor his memory and express their deep sorrow for the loss.

رحل الفنان الشعبي شعبان عبد الرحيم الذي غنى يوما أنا بكره اسرائيل
بأمان الله أيها الرجل الطيب💔 pic.twitter.com/aQpx894URl

— Imane Ibrahim (@ImaneIbrahim1) December 3, 2019

#شعبان_عبد_الرحيم ما راح يقول اييييييييه مرة ثانية
الله يرحمه pic.twitter.com/jPr422aA8T

— محمد بن حوقان المالكي (@binhowgan) December 3, 2019

في ذمة الله الراجل الطيب
فنان البهجة #شعبان_عبد_الرحيم
الله يرحمة ويغفر له ويصبر عائلته pic.twitter.com/z4st7de3hn

— WAFAA ELKILANY (@ELKILANYWAFAA) December 3, 2019

الله يغفر له ويرحمه#شعبان_عبد_الرحيم pic.twitter.com/MozTJ4os1f

— خلود القاضي (@LodaAlqadi) December 3, 2019

May his soul rest in peace!