Hundreds said last goodbyes to iconic Egyptian film and television actor Nour El-Sherif  on Wednesday morning at Masjid Al-Shorta in the 6th of October city.

The late actor died on Tuesday at the age of 70 after a long struggle with illness.

He was laid to rest in a family grave at Al Wahat road, south of Cairo.

El-Sherif, who was born on 28 April 1946, starred in tens of films and TV shows over the course of more than four decades, earning numerous awards. 

Read more bout Nour El Sherif's career here.