Final Curtains of 2025: From Ziad Rahbani to Hollywood Legends, the Creative World Mourns its Icons

The year 2025 stands as one of the saddest in artistic history, marking the departure of legendary figures who defined cinema, music, and theater for generations.

Arab World: The Departure of Legends The Arab world mourned the loss of historical pillars, including:

• Ziad Rahbani (Lebanon): The musical genius and son of Fayrouz.

• Samiha Ayoub (Egypt): Known as the "Lady of Arab Theater."

• Mohamed Al-Tawayan (Saudi Arabia): A pioneer of Gulf drama.

• Naima Samih (Morocco): The legendary voice of Moroccan Tarab.

• Tragic losses also included cinematographer Timour Timour, who drowned while saving his son, and the shocking murder of Diala Al-Wadi in Damascus.

Hollywood: The End of an Era Hollywood said a final goodbye to its "Golden Era" stars and contemporary idols:

• Robert Redford & Diane Keaton: Two of cinema’s most beloved figures.

• Gene Hackman: The Oscar-winning veteran passed away at 95.

• Val Kilmer: The Top Gun star succumbed after a long battle with cancer.

• Ozzy Osbourne: The "Prince of Darkness" and heavy metal godfather.

• A dark shadow was cast by the tragic murder of director Rob Reiner and his wife in Los Angeles.