New allegations revive the controversy over Souad Hosni's legacy.. Were her golden possessions stolen?
February 27, 202683 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes

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Jinjah Hosni, the sister of the late Egyptian artist Souad Hosni, has brought the controversy back to the forefront after directly accusing her sister's close friend Nadia Yousri of seizing some of the artist's belongings following her death in London in 2001.
In television statements, Jinjah said that Yousri kept gold jewelry and a gold watch belonging to "Cinderella," and did not return them to the family after the death, according to her account.
In television statements, Jinjah said that Yousri kept gold jewelry and a gold watch belonging to "Cinderella," and did not return them to the family after the death, according to her account.
Missing bags and lost possessions
According to the late artist's sister, the family received only seven bags of Souad Hosni's belongings, three of which were empty, while the other four contained only personal clothes, pointing out that the rest of the items were not delivered to the heirs.
These statements quickly spread across social media, reopening questions about the fate of the artist's possessions, who was an artistic icon in the history of Egyptian cinema.
Mysterious death back in the spotlight
The recent allegations have once again highlighted the circumstances surrounding Souad Hosni's death, who passed away on June 21, 2001, after falling from the balcony of an apartment in London, in an incident described at the time as tragic, raising varying narratives over the years between the suicide hypothesis and other possibilities that have not been conclusively resolved in public consciousness.
Jinjah had previously made similar accusations, but they have not been legally proven so far, keeping the case within the realm of media controversy without legal resolution.
Artistic and humanitarian legacy
Souad Hosni, nicknamed "Cinderella," is considered one of the most prominent stars of Arab cinema in the second half of the twentieth century, and her name is associated with works that formed part of the cultural memory of Egypt and the Arab world.
In a related context, Jinjah Hosni had previously announced that she retained some of her sister's possessions, confirming that she donates part of them for charitable purposes, including supporting the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital, and some pieces were auctioned with proceeds going to the same hospital, according to her previous statements.
Endless controversy
Amid renewed accusations and unverified denials, Souad Hosni's legacy remains surrounded by a particular sensitivity, not only for its material value but also for its artistic and emotional symbolism to an audience that still recalls her name whenever the discussion returns to her mysterious departure and lost possessions.