وفاة الفنان محمد حسن الجندي أحد أبطال فيلم الكنز – Masrawy

Egyptian actor Mohamed Hassan El Gendy passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 14, 2026, leaving the artistic community in a state of shock.

The news of his passing was first shared by one of his friends via a post on Facebook, where the friend expressed grief over the loss of a peer.

In the announcement, the friend noted that El Gendy was the second person from their specific cohort to pass away, following the earlier death of Hossam El Aswany.

The friend wrote:

There is no power or strength except in God. Mohamed Hassan El Gendy has passed away to the mercy of God Almighty. He is the second one to leave from my batch after Hossam El Aswany, may God have mercy on him. From the dreams of small children to now counting the deaths. Thank God for everything. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.

Friend of Mohamed Hassan El Gendy via Facebook

El Gendy is most recognized for his contribution to Egyptian cinema in the 2019 film The Treasure 2: Love and Destiny (Al Kenz 2).

In that production, he portrayed the late Egyptian President Mohamed Anwar Sadat. His performance in the role earned significant praise from both film critics and the general public for its accuracy and execution.

The Treasure 2: Love and Destiny was a major production directed by Sherif Arafa, who also provided the cinematic story. The screenplay and dialogue were written by Abdel Rahim Kamal.

The film featured a prominent ensemble of Egyptian cinema stars, including:

• Mohamed Saad
• Ahmed Rizk
• Ahmed Hatem
• Noha Abdeen
• Mohamed Ramadan

The sudden nature of El Gendy’s death has led to widespread expressions of sorrow across the Egyptian entertainment industry, as colleagues and peers reflect on his talent and his impactful portrayal of one of Egypt’s most significant historical figures.