Despite her success, the former Miss Egypt is remembered for a personal life mired in tragedy. In 1987, following the death of her beloved bulldog, Dalida took her own life. Her suicide note read ...

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“He is fascinated by our music also, and we have spoken multiple times about Egypt’s divas, such as Umm Kulthum and Dalida.” El Dibany also recounted a lighthearted moment during the ...