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Groom Dies After Collapsing During Wedding Dance in Egypt

Doctors later attributed Ashraf Abu Hakam’s death to sudden cardiac arrest, with video of the collapse widely shared online.

Overview

  • Ashraf Abu Hakam collapsed while dancing with his bride during a reception in Aswan Governorate on Sept. 25.
  • Footage shows the couple performing a traditional Saidi dance with sticks moments before he fell to the floor.
  • Guests rushed to help, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, according to multiple reports.
  • Doctors confirmed a sudden cardiac arrest, as cited by Gulf News and echoed by international outlets.
  • Tributes and condolences flooded social media, with friends recalling his engagement celebration the day before; coverage also noted a recent, separate Bosnian wedding death for context.