Carole Samaha mourns husband Walid Mustafa as Arab celebrities share heartfelt condolences

Al Bawaba

03-05-2025

ALBAWABA - Stars unite in grief as Carole Samaha announces heartbreaking personal loss.
Carole Samaha lamented her late husband, the Egyptian businessman Walid Mustafa, who died early this morning following a protracted battle with sickness. "Today I lost my husband and beloved Dr. Walid Mustafa," she said.
"Today we belong to God, and to Him we shall return," Carole Samaha posted on her official Instagram account, along with a picture of herself and him. After a protracted battle with illness, my husband and beloved Dr. Walid Mustafa passed away today. "I have never in my life seen anyone who believed in struggle like you, my beloved Walid," she continued. Even though your body is no longer with me, your spirit will continue to serve as an inspiration. I will always remember your will.
In closing, Carole said, "And your memory will remain a fire in my heart... until we meet again where there is no more pain, no more tears, and no more separation."
Social media was used today by several of Carole's famous friends to express their sorrow. On Instagram, Ward El Khal posted, "What words can comfort you, Carole? Words cannot express how deeply you are grieving. May God ease your heart, Tala's heart, and the hearts of her whole family, our lovely artist. May God spare his soul and give him peace for all eternity.
"Our hearts are with you, #Carole_Samaha, in these difficult circumstances," Amal Bouchoucha wrote in her condolence letter to Carole. We pray to God to grant your spouse, Mr. Walid Mustafa, mercy and to encourage you with endurance and fortitude, @CAROLE_SAMAHA."
Elissa also posted on Instagram to express her sorrow over her husband's death, writing, "No words can erase the agony... May God have pity on him , grant you patience and keep your daughter for you. We know you to be strong and faithful. God willing, her soul will be in heaven @CAROLE_SAMAHA."
Nancy Ajram wrote to her: "May God have pity on him and grant you strength and patience, Carol. @CAROLE_SAMAHA "May you be safe and may your sorrows be over."
"My deepest condolences to the dear and precious artist Carol," Najwa Karam wrote on Instagram. May his soul be in heaven, and may God keep you safe, my love. The news is depressing. May God grant him mercy. @CAROLE_SAMAHA.
Additionally, Haifa Wehbe wrote, "May God grant you the forbearance to endure the loss of your spouse Walid, Carol. May God show him mercy and give you and his family endurance and fortitude. We belong to God, and we will return to Him. @CAROLE_SAMAHA.
"To God we belong and to Him we shall return," Yousra wrote with a picture of Carole and her late husband. My deepest sympathies on the loss of my friend, Carole Samaha, an artist whose husband, Walid Mustafa, was a devoted, kind, and honest businessman. I pray that God would give you and his daughters patience, give him a spot in heaven, and give his family comfort and patience. I send my deepest sympathies to Tala and Amina Walid Mustafa.
"My deepest sympathies to my dear @CAROLE_SAMAHA on the loss of her husband Walid Mustafa," Maguy Bou Ghosn said. I pray that God gives him a spot in heaven. I pray that God would give you, your daughter, and the family patience.
"My dear Carole, I pray to God to grant you patience with the pain you are feeling and to give you the strength to support your daughter," wrote Myriam Fares in a supportive remark. May God be merciful to him.
"May God have mercy on Walid and may his soul be in heaven," Nawal Al Zoghbi wrote. May you stay healthy, and may He keep your daughter for you.