Retired Egyptian Actress Shams El Baroudy Injured in Car Crash, Reassures Fans

Retired Egyptian actress Shams El Baroudy announced she sustained injuries in a sudden car accident, reassuring her fans and followers that she is fine and requesting their prayers for a speedy recovery. El Baroudy revealed details of the incident and her injury via her official Facebook account, where she posted: "God's will has prevailed, and praise be to God. Praise be to God, praise be to God. An injury in an accident, God willing, is minor and will pass well. My loved ones, your prayers, and I ask for pardon and well-being. Praise be to God, praise be to God, praise be to God. I entrust you to God, whose trusts are never lost." While the retired actress has not yet disclosed specific details of the accident or the exact nature of her injury, she emphasized her well-being, noting her intention to visit a doctor for all necessary examinations and medical tests to ensure her full health. Shams El Baroudy is considered one of the prominent icons of Egyptian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, having starred in numerous famous cinematic roles before making the decision to completely retire from acting in 1985, at the peak of her stardom and fame. El Baroudy married the late artist Hassan Youssef and remained largely out of the spotlight and media for many years, preferring to use her personal social media account to convey limited messages to her audience and followers.