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Egyptian Groom Ashraf Abu Hakam Dies After Collapsing During Wedding Dance

Doctors attributed the sudden death to a heart attack, with footage of the collapse widely shared on social media.

Overview

  • The groom collapsed during the reception in Egypt’s Aswan Governorate while performing a folkloric Saidi stick dance with his bride.
  • Guests and responders rushed to assist, but efforts to revive him at the venue were unsuccessful.
  • Medical authorities later confirmed a fatal heart attack as the cause, and no foul play has been reported.
  • Video of the incident spread quickly online, drawing tributes from friends who described him as full of life and recalled celebrating his engagement the previous day.
  • Outlets noted similar recent wedding tragedies abroad to contextualize the public reaction, though the incidents are unrelated.