Lebanese actor Rodrigue Sleiman announced the death of his father, Ibrahim Hawash Sleiman, sharing a poignant farewell message online on October 27, 2026. Funeral and condolence arrangements are scheduled across churches in Akkar and Metn over two days.
Ibrahim Hawash Sleiman Passes Away as Family Announces Memorial Schedule
Lebanese actor Rodrigue Sleiman is mourning the loss of his father, Ibrahim Hawash Sleiman, who passed away in late October 2026 according to published funeral notices. The actor shared the news publicly by releasing the official mourning notice accompanied by a deeply personal message that immediately drew widespread sympathy from followers and colleagues across the region.
The announcement reflects a profound personal loss for the television and stage actor. Sleiman framed the bereavement within the context of his broader family history, evoking memories of both parents in a brief public statement that resonated strongly with his audience.
A Poignant Farewell Message Resonates Online
Alongside the formal obituary notice, Sleiman posted a short tribute punctuated by a single red heart emoji. The stark phrasing captured the attention of followers who flooded social media with messages of condolence.
Rodrigue Sleiman wrote, Oh father, say hello to my mother.
Translating roughly to Oh father, say hello to my mother,
the brief declaration highlighted the heavy grief carried by the actor following the departure of both parents. Observers noted that the emotional weight of the words struck a chord, reflecting a deep sense of longing and a painful personal milestone.
Service Times and Locations for Church Gatherings in Akkar and Metn
Mourners will gather across two separate locations in northern Lebanon and Mount Lebanon to pay their respects over a two-day period. The official schedule outlines specific hours for prayers and receiving condolences detailed in the published notices.
The memorial events begin on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at St. George Church in Al-Jadida, Akkar. Prayers for the deceased are set for three o’clock in the afternoon. Condolences will be accepted at the church hall on Wednesday starting from ten o’clock in the morning prior to the burial, and will resume after the burial until seven o’clock in the evening. A subsequent day for receiving condolences is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, running from eleven o’clock in the morning until six o’clock in the evening at the hall of St. George Church in Al-Jadida, Metn.
Media outlets and cultural institutions extended formal statements of support to Sleiman and his family as they navigate the mourning period.