Hany Shaker Dead at 74: What Was His Cause of Death?
Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, known as the "Prince of Arab Song," is dead at 74.
But what was the cause of his death? Let's take a closer look at what happened to the iconic Arabic pop star.
On Sunday, May 3, Shaker died at a hospital in Paris, France, local outlets, including the English-language outlet, Gulf News, reported.
What Was Hany Shaker's Cause of Death?
Shaker's cause of death has not been publicly shared, as of writing. However, Gulf News reported that the singer had been undergoing treatment for serious health issues. Symptoms reportedly included "severe colon bleeding" as well as respiratory issues, requiring blood transfusions and surgery. Before his death, Shaker reportedly exhibited signs of improvement. He then suffered respiratory failure and was admitted to intensive care.
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Who Was Hany Shaker?
Shaker was born in Cairo on Dec. 21, 1952. In 1972, he launched his music career after composer Mohamed El Mougy discovered him. He went on to release over 600 songs on 29 albums.
Some of his most popular tracks included "Lessa Betis'Ali" (Are You Still Asking?), "Law Betheb" (If You Love), "Garhy Ana" (My Wound), "Ya Retny" (I Wish), "Heloua Ya Dounia" (Beautiful World), "Aly El Dahkaya" (On the Smile), and more.
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In addition to releasing hundreds of romantic ballads, Shaker also served as the head of Egypt's Musicians' Syndicate from 2015 to 2022.
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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM.