Renowned Moroccan Actor and Intellectual Mohamed Choubi Dies at 75

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Renowned Moroccan Actor and Intellectual Mohamed Choubi Dies at 75

Moroccan actor, writer, and intellectual Mohamed Choubi, a renowned figure in Moroccan cinema and television, passed away on Friday, May 2, at the military hospital in Rabat, following a long illness.

A leading actor in Morocco and recognized abroad, his career included varied roles, ranging from comedy to complex characters such as that of a journalist and intellectual in "The Moroccan Symphony" by Kamal Kamal.

Also a writer, he published the collection "The Epic of the Night". This activity complemented his profile as an engaged intellectual, participating in public debates on Moroccan societal issues and advocating for artistic causes.

An important figure in Moroccan cinema, Mohamed Choubi was seen as an artist and citizen reacting with objectivity to social developments. His passing represents a great loss for the Moroccan artistic and cultural scene.