Somaya Al-Alfi’s funeral.. Why was her son Ahmed Al-Fishawy absent?

The artist missed Ahmed Al-Fishawyabout his mother’s funeral Sumaya Al-Alfy Yesterday, Saturday, December 20, from Mustafa Mahmoud Mosque in the Mohandiseen area in Cairo, due to his presence outside Egypt on a business trip to the United States of America.

The head of the Acting Professions Syndicate, Ashraf Zaki, confirmed that the funeral was held after the afternoon prayer, and the body was buried in the family cemetery, where Omar al-Fishawy accompanied his mother to her final resting place on behalf of his brother.

Close to the family said in press statements that Ahmed tried to return but was unable within a few hours, and he will arrive soon to pray for her soul.".

The Egyptian artist passed away yesterday morning, Saturday. Sumaya Al-Alfi At the age of 72, after a long struggle with cancer that lasted about six years.

The late woman is considered one of the most prominent stars of Egyptian drama and cinema in the eighties and nineties, and during her career she presented distinguished works that left a clear impact on the audience. Her last appearance was behind the scenes of filming a movie "Assembly thug" Starring her son, the artist Ahmed El-Fishawy, where she was keen to support him and his artistic work.

It is worth noting that the artist Sumaya Al-Alfi has moved away from the artistic scene in recent years due to her suffering with illness, contenting herself with following her son’s work and his artistic communication.