Tunisian artist Rezki El-Aouni has passed away at the age of 66 following a deterioration in his health. He leaves behind a long artistic legacy, having made a distinctive mark on theater, television drama, and radio, and remains one of Tunisia’s most prominent artistic figures.
The final moments before departure
Rizki El-Aouni passed away at Charles Nicolle University Hospital in Tunis following a severe health crisis caused by complications from two consecutive strokes—as announced by his family—casting a pall of sorrow over colleagues and admirers who bade farewell to one of the most prominent stars of the Tunisian arts scene. Following the announcement of his death, social media platforms saw a widespread outpouring of grief; numerous artists, media figures, and members of the public paid tribute to the late star, recalling his most notable works and the contributions that enriched the Tunisian and Arab artistic landscape over the years.
The beginning of the artistic journey
Rizqi Al-Aouni began his artistic career with a remarkable talent for mimicking voices and characters—a skill that led him to voice-acting for animated productions—before transitioning to theater and television drama, where he established a strong presence through his distinctive performances and ability to portray diverse characters.
His most notable artistic works
Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous successful productions—most notably the series *Qamrat Sidi Mahrous* and the famous comedy series *Choufli Hal*, as well as *Aand Aziz*, *Hayat wa Amani*, *Yawmiyat Alloulou*, and *Al-Hasad*. He also took part in the historical series *Kingdoms of Fire* (Mamalik al-Nar), which helped expand his presence across the Arab world.
