Death of Kuwaiti Actress Hayat Al-Fahad at the Age of 78
Kuwaiti Actress Hayat Al-Fahad Passes Away at 78
The Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad has passed away at the age of 78, as announced by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, marking the end of an artistic career that spanned over six decades in theater, film, and radio.
An Artistic Career of Over 60 Years
In a statement released on the X platform, the ministry noted that the late actress "departed after a career of more than six decades dedicated to art and culture in Kuwait and the Gulf."
Born in 1948, Hayat Al-Fahad began her career in 1962 with the series “Aïlat Bou Jassem,” which is considered one of the first television productions in Kuwait.
A Major Figure in the Gulf Art Scene
Regarded as one of the pioneers of Kuwaiti theater and drama, Hayat Al-Fahad left a profound impact on several generations through her roles. Among her most famous works is the film “Bess Ya Bahr” (1972), which helped solidify her renown in the Arab world.
An Icon of Arab Television
Dubbed by the local press as "the lady of the Gulf screen" and "the matriarch of drama," she is widely recognized for her significant contributions to the development of dramatic arts in the region.
