Abderrahim Tounsi

Abderrahim Tounsi
Born	(1936-12-27)27 December 1936 Casablanca, Morocco
Died	2 January 2023(2023-01-02) (aged 86) Casablanca, Morocco
Nationality	Moroccan
Occupation(s)	Actor Comedian
Years active	1960–2016

Abderrahim Tounsi (27 December 1936 – 2 January 2023) was a Moroccan stage actor and comedian. He was best known for the character Abderraouf. Tounsi is considered in Morocco as one of the best stage actors. He received several awards, including being named as the best Moroccan comedian of the 20th-century in 2011.^[1][2]

Tounsi died in Casablanca on 2 January 2023, at the age of 86.^[1][2] The King of Morrocco Mohammed VI, stated that he was sad to hear about his death sent a letter of condolences to the family. He also underlined that he was "one of the pioneers of theatrical comedy in Morocco, known for his authenticity and creativity".^[3][4]

References

1. "Marokkaanse komiek Abderrahim Tounsi (86) overleden". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 2 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
2. "Abderrahim Tounsi overleden". NPO Radio 1 (in Dutch). 2 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
3. "Marokkaanse koning bedroefd om overlijden komiek Tounsi". Vorsten (in Dutch). 2 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
4. "Morocco's King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to Abderraoouf's Family". moroccoworldnews.com. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.