Youssef Afifi: key obituary facts
Is Youssef Afifi dead? Yes. Youssef Afifi died on June 19, 2026, at age 99.
Cause of death: Youssef Afifi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Youssef Afifi known for?
He was known as Egyptian army officer and politician, governor of Red Sea Governorate and Giza Governorate.
More about Youssef Afifi
Born: 2 June 1927.
Place of birth: Cairo.
Gender: male.
Occupation: army officer, teacher.
Nationality: Kingdom of Egypt, Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic, Egypt.
Education: Faculty of Commerce Cairo University, Egyptian Military College, M.V. Frunze Military Academy.
Awards: Order of the Star of Jordan, Order of Honor Star, Order of Merit.
Youssef Afifi, an Egyptian army officer and politician, died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 99.
Born in Cairo on June 2, 1927, he studied at Cairo University’s Faculty of Commerce, the Egyptian Military College and the M.V. Frunze Military Academy.
Afifi held senior provincial posts as governor of Red Sea Governorate from 1981 to 1991 and governor of Giza Governorate from 1991 to 1993. His career also included military service and teaching, and he was decorated with the Order of the Star of Jordan, the Order of Honor Star and the Order of Merit.