Moroccan Journalist and Actress Kauther Boudraja Passes Away After Battling Cancer

Moroccan media and arts scene lost one of its prominent figures, journalist and actress Kauther Boudraja, who passed away on Friday, June 27, after a long battle with cancer that confined her to bed in the final months of her life.

The news of her passing has sparked a wave of sadness and shock in the artistic and media circles, as well as among her fans who knew her for her distinctive presence on screen, whether hosting TV programs or her remarkable performances in TV dramas.

Rumors had recently spread on social media platforms about her death, especially after her long absence from the public eye, leading to many speculations about her health. Her family had previously denied those reports, confirming her recovery stage, but the official announcement of her passing today came as a shock to everyone, especially after the hopes pinned by her well-wishers on her recovery.

Kauther Boudraja is considered one of the prominent stars of Moroccan media in the early 2000s, where she succeeded in establishing herself as a shining TV host and talented actress before gradually being sidelined from the limelight due to health conditions.

A statement released by her family confirmed her passing, thus closing the chapter on her struggle with the disease and putting an end to the recurring rumors about her health status in the recent period.

Among her notable acting works that immortalized her memory are the series "The Past Never Dies," "Solo Tears," and "Atouman."