Arab artists mourned the death of Wadih, the son of their fellow Syrian artist, George Wassouf, who passed away yesterday evening, Friday, while Wassouf announced - through his accounts on the communication sites - the dates of burial and the places where mourners would receive.
In the filming of the most difficult parting song for #George_Wassouf, which tells his story with his son # Wadih_George_Wassouf, who chose the emirate of Dubai to work and reside there, but his father, known for his great affection towards his family and his lovers, was pained by his decision to leave #Lebanon, and those who were beside him did not believe the filming that he would shed tears in this spontaneous manner pic .twitter.com/zYu3snYzCA
- Ahmed Taymour (@Ahmad_Timor) January 6, 2023
Wadih Wassouf died - yesterday evening, Friday - in Mariusef Hospital in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, after his health deteriorated, following complications from an operation he had performed a few days ago.
Wadih was admitted to the hospital on December 27 to undergo a gastric bypass operation, and after the operation he returned home, but then he suffered stomach bleeding, so he was transferred to the hospital, where he passed away a few days later.
Wassouf collapsed, crying heartily while receiving condolences for his son Wadih, today, Saturday, in the "Marnegoula Ashrafieh" church in Lebanon, saying, "The tears of my eyes are gone, the tears of my eyes and my heart are gone."
In contrast to the condolence that was held today, George Wassouf announced - through the communication sites - the dates of the burial of his late son, and the places where he would receive mourners, starting from the seventh of January until the 14th of this month.
According to George, the body of his son will be buried in his family's cemetery tomorrow, Sunday, in the town of Kafroun in Homs (central Syria), after praying for him in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas in Ashrafieh in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on the same day.
# Wadih_George_Wassouf pic.twitter.com/caRWHtpU5c
— Georges Wassouf (@wassouf) January 7, 2023
Wadih had published his last photo with his father - through his Instagram account - about two weeks ago, and commented on it, saying, "Happy birthday to my father, my brother, my best friend and my backbone, I love you."
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And the hashtag # Wadih_George_Wassouf - who topped the Lebanese platforms - emerged, as Arab artists and media people took the initiative to mourn Wassouf, expressing their grief over the death of the son of "Sultan Al-Tarab", through their official accounts.
With hearts
that believe in God’s will and destiny,
you only say what
pleases
God
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Grant them patience and solace pic.twitter.com/HTLnIJYFfx
- Hany Shaker (@HanyShaker) January 6, 2023
The Syrian artist Asala offered condolences to Souf on the death of his son, praying to God to inspire his father and mother patience.
I am not saddened by this loss. I pray to God to give patience to his family and his loved ones, the always dear great artist George Wassouf and his wife, the mother of the late Wadih. May God have mercy on him and forgive him and compensate his youth with Heaven. Amen, Lord of the Worlds
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- Assala (@AssalaOfficial) January 7, 2023
The Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama also expressed his shock at the tragic death of Wadih Wassouf, saying, "Harsh news, painful news, tragic news."
Harsh news, painful good, tragic news #George_Wassouf, Wadih’s mother
, family and friends, may God give you patience with this tragedy!
We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return, God
willing, it will be the same in the sky 🙏
- RaghebAlama (@raghebalama) January 6, 2023
The Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, the Egyptian artist Yousra, and the Lebanese singer Marwan Khoury also called him.
What is true!!
How cruel is death!!!
My heart is with the dear and beloved #Abu_Wadih
. May God give you and your family patience.
The loss of a young man is worth the world..!# Wadih_George_Wassouf @wassouf
— Nancy Ajram (@NancyAjram) January 6, 2023
#George_Wassouf was exceptional in everything, even in the tragedy!!!
No consolation is said in the departure of the youth, may God have mercy on you # Wadih_George_Wassouf, and patience, then patience, for Abu Wadih, for the mother, and for the family🙏🙏🙏
- Marwan Khoury (@iMarwanKhoury) January 6, 2023
My dear friend and brother #George_Wassouf. May your heart be patient with the separation of your dear son Wadih.. May God bless him with the abundance of His mercy and inspire you patience and solace.
- Youssra (@Youssra) January 6, 2023
The eldest son of the Syrian artist
It is worth noting that Wadih is the eldest son of the Syrian artist, from his first wife, Shalimar - with whom he had a civil marriage in the French capital, Paris - after her family refused this connection, and he gave birth to Wadih, Hatem and George Junior.
After that, Wassouf married the rally champion, Nada, who is of Palestinian origin and holds Turkish citizenship through her mother, and she gave birth to their daughter, Oyoun.
George Wassouf's last appearance was in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, during the celebration of the New Year's Day, where he performed a huge concert entitled "Trio Night", along with many music stars from the Arab world, as part of the activities of the Riyadh entertainment season.