Veteran journalist Mofeed Fawzy dies aged 89

Ahram Online , Sunday 4 Dec 2022

Prominent Egyptian journalist and interviewer Mofeed Fawzy passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 89.

Mofeed Fawzy
Mofeed Fawzy

Fawzy's funeral prayer will be held on Sunday in Saint Mary Church in Zamalek, according to his daughter's Instgram account.

The funeral will also take place at Saint Mary Church on Monday at 6pm.

The health of the late journalist had recently deteriorated and he was transferred to the hospital, where he underwent surgery, but his condition deteriorated further.

Fawzy is well- known for hosting several TV programmes, most notably Hadith Al-Madina (Talk of the Town) for nearly 26 years. 

Over his career, Fawzy also interviewed many prominent actors, singers, and writers including the veteran novelist Naguib Mahfouz.

Fawzy was also the editor-in-chief of  Sabah Al-Kheir (Good Morning) magazine published by Rose Al-Yūsuf.

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