AMMAN — Jordanian actor Othman Shamaileh passed away on Friday after a long battle with cirrhosis.
Shamaileh was receiving treatment at the King Hussein Medical Centre at the expense of His Majesty King Abdullah.
Born in Karak in 1957, Shamaileh took part in many TV series and plays during his career as an actor.
Culture Minister Salah Jarrar attended Shamaileh’s funeral on Saturday and conveyed King Abdullah’s condolences to his family.