Hany Shaker: key obituary facts
Is Hany Shaker dead? Yes. Hany Shaker died on May 3, 2026, at age 73.
Cause of death: Hany Shaker's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hany Shaker known for?
He was known as Egyptian singer.
More about Hany Shaker
Born: 21 December 1952.
Place of birth: Cairo.
Place of death: Paris.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, stage actor, composer.
Nationality: Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic, Kingdom of Egypt, Egypt.
Awards: Order of Palestine for Culture, Science and Arts, Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite, Order of the Republic.
Career began: 1971.
Career ended: 2026.
Also known as: Hani Shaker.
Occupations: Singer, composer, actor.
Years active: 1970–2026.
Hany Shaker, the Egyptian singer, actor and composer, died on May 3, 2026, at age 73.
Born Hany Abdel Aziz Shaker in Cairo on December 21, 1952, he began his musical career at an early age, learning the piano as a child. His first public appearance was singing with Abd El Halim Hafez Choral Group in “Sora,” and he later played the young Sayed Darwish in the film Sayed Darwish.
After studying music at the Cairo Conservatoire, he had a breakthrough in December 1972 with “Heloua ya Dounia,” written by Mohammed El Mougi.
Hany Shaker, 73, Egyptian singer, actor (Sayed Darwish) and composer.