This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Statements by Dr Taher Rahim, brother of the late Egyptian composer, sparked controversy Mohammed RahimThere was a widespread outpouring of anger on social media after he spoke about the details of her death, as well as the shape and smell of the body.
Many celebrities and the public strongly criticized Taher’s continued appearance in the media since his brother’s death and felt that he was exploiting the tragedy to gain fame.
Taher’s statements on the details of Muhammad Rahim’s death
In a live broadcast on a media platform, Taher Rahim spoke about the difficult times he went through when his brother was found dead at his home.
He said the body was horribly swollen and the deceased’s face was covered in black, in addition to blood clots in his hands and a foul smell emanating from them.
He also discussed some family details and the relationship between him and his brother’s widow, highlighting the arguments that broke out between them during the funeral ceremony.
Celebrities got angry and criticized Tahar Rahim
These statements angered many artists and celebrities, who strongly criticized Tahar Rahim’s actions.
Singer Mai Farouk expressed her displeasure in a Facebook post, stressing that her late brother would remain a big name in the art world despite attempts to misrepresent him, calling his statements a lack of compassion and taste.
She added that Taher Rahim is seeking fame by exploiting his brother’s death, demanding that he stop his media appearances.
Angry reactions from other artists
Artist Muhammad Al-Amrousi harshly criticized Taher Rahim on Facebook, asking him if he was sure he was the brother of the deceased, adding that strangers were more sad than him at his death.
For his part, director Mando El Adl criticized Taher Rahim’s actions by declaring: “Shame on you for what you are doing to your brother’s biography.”
