Lebanese viewers have said goodbye to one of their most recognisable screen and stage presences. Actor Fadi Ibrahim, long regarded as a pillar of Lebanese drama, has died at the age of 67 after a serious battle with illness that kept him in intensive care in Beirut during his final days.
The961 and regional outlets reported that Ibrahim’s health had deteriorated over recent months as he struggled with complications related to diabetes and kidney failure. He underwent dialysis and, at one point, had his left leg amputated. The Actors Syndicate in Lebanon had previously called on colleagues and fans to donate blood as his condition worsened, turning his hospital room into a quiet focal point of collective concern.
Al Bawaba noted that he ultimately died in a Beirut hospital after that prolonged fight, triggering an immediate wave of tributes from across the entertainment industry. A joint funeral was later held for Ibrahim and his mother, who passed away just days after him, with well-known names such as singer Ragheb Alama and actor Bassem Moughnieh among those present.
Over several decades, Ibrahim appeared in numerous Lebanese and regional series and plays, often portraying complex, emotionally charged characters. While many viewers knew him from television, colleagues frequently described him as an actor deeply rooted in theatre, committed to rehearsal rooms and ensemble work even as small-screen fame grew.
Tributes from presenters and fellow actors poured in on social media. TV host Carla Haddad, among others, shared memories of his constant smile and warm presence on sets. Posts from fans recalled specific roles and lines from series that had become part of Lebanese pop culture, especially during the heyday of local drama on satellite channels.
For a generation that grew up watching Lebanese series in the 1990s and 2000s, Fadi Ibrahim was one of those faces that quietly anchored the screen – present in ensemble casts, lending credibility to new productions, and helping younger actors find their footing. His death is not just the loss of a talented performer but the fading of a familiar, reassuring presence.
As Lebanon’s entertainment industry grapples with funding shortages and political uncertainty, the passing of artists like Ibrahim underlines a broader vulnerability. Many of the figures who built television and theatre in more stable decades are now facing illness and financial strain without the safety nets they deserve.
Yet the roles remain. In reruns, archive footage and audience memories, Fadi Ibrahim continues to inhabit the living rooms he entered for so many years – a reminder of a time when Lebanese drama was a nightly ritual, and his face was part of the reason people kept tuning in.
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