Following the passing of prominent Kurdish artist and theater actor Shamal Omar, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani sent a message of condolence and sympathy to the deceased's family, relatives, and all artists in Kurdistan.

In his message, the President of the Kurdistan Region expressed his sorrow, stating: "For the passing of the prominent artist and theater actor, the late Shamal Omar, I offer my condolences and sympathy to his family, relatives, and the artists of Kurdistan; I share their grief."

Barzani highlighted the artist's contributions, adding: "The late Shamal Omar dedicated a lifetime of service to Kurdish art and theater, and his memory will remain a blessing. I pray to Almighty God to rest his soul in His mercy and grant comfort and peace to everyone."

It is worth noting that on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, artist Shamal Omar passed away in Austria after a battle with illness. The artist, who is best remembered for his role as "Agha" in the famous drama Zhala, spent many years serving Kurdish art in the fields of theater and drama, both inside and outside of Kurdistan.