Lebanese Actor Walid Al Alayli Dies at 65 in Beirut

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Digital Phablet – Lebanese actor Walid Al Alayli passes away after prolonged illness.

Walid Al Alayli, a renowned Lebanese actor, has died today in Beirut at the age of 65 after battling health issues and solitude. His father, Abdel Karim Al-Alaily, was a well-known physician in Beirut, famously dubbed the “doctor of the poor.” Walid started his acting career in 1999 and quickly made a significant impact on Lebanese, Arab, and international drama, film, and theater.

Nehem Badawi, head of the Lebanese Actors Syndicate, expressed his condolences, describing Walid Al Alayli as a talented, well-educated, and globally recognized star whose work left a lasting legacy. “On behalf of the Syndicate and myself, I extend my deepest sympathies to his family, loved ones, and colleagues in the arts community.”

He returned to Lebanon at the beginning of this century after studying business administration and spending some time in Europe, where he married and fathered two sons. During this period, he chose to focus on his artistic talents that he had nurtured since childhood. His TV career was launched with the series “Talibin al-Qurb,” written by the late Marwan Najjar. He also composed and performed plays in Lebanon, including titles like “Isar,” “Ruby,” “Ishq al-Nisaa” (Women’s Love), “Ghariba” (Strange Woman), “Jana al-Omar” (The Harvest of Life), “Ibnat al-Mu’allem” (The Teacher’s Daughter), and “Banat Amati wa Ibnati wa Ana” (My Cousins’ Daughters, My Daughter, and I). Additionally, he participated in the biography “Al-Shahrura” (The Nightingale), portraying the late artist Sabah and collaborating with singer Carole Samaha.

Walid’s filmography includes significant works such as “Al-Fajr” (Dawn), “From My Window, Without a Home,” and “Un homme perdu” (A Lost Man). He was also known for acclaimed performances in stage productions like “Anis wa Maurice” (Anis and Maurice) and “Tariq al-Shams” (The Road of the Sun).

His artistic journey spanned over two decades, establishing him as a prominent figure in Lebanese and Arab entertainment industries. The Lebanese actor’s departure is a profound loss to the arts community, and he will be sincerely missed.