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What is the truth about Zaid Al-Malak's announcement of the death of the artist Qasim Al-Malak?
A Facebook page named (Zaid Al-Malak) published a post that was circulated on social media with the following text: "With hearts believing in God's will and destiny, my late grandfather (Hajj Qasim Al-Malak) has passed away. To God we belong and to Him we shall return. O Allah, grant patience and solace to his family, and I ask Allah to admit him to His spacious havens. Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we shall return."
The truth
The account that published the news is fake, impersonating (Zaid Ali Al-Malak), the grandson of the artist (Qasim Al-Malak). It is clear when reviewing the page's (Transparency) option that it was created on June 29, 2024, under the name (Niswiyat), then changed to (Zaid Al-Malak) on the same day to deceive followers
As for the news of Qasim Al-Malak's death, it is fake. Zaid Al-Malak did not announce any such news about his grandfather's death through his official Instagram account, nor did the Iraqi Artists Syndicate announce such news.
For his part, the head of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate (Jabbar Judy), after being contacted, denied the truth of Al-Malak's death.
Who is the artist Qasim Al-Malak?
An Iraqi comedy actor from Basra, he performed roles in several Iraqi series and films, including "Yalm Al-Ras" in 1976, "The Major Issue" in 1979, "Building 13" in 1987, "Six on Six" in 1988, "Groom but" in 1990, "King Ghazi" in 1992, "One Hundred Percent" in 1992, and "Assume Yourself Happy" in 1994. He held the position of Drama Director at Al-Baghdadia Channel and was the director of both the National Acting Troupe for 10 years and the National Folklore Troupe.
