Kuwaiti artist, Intisar al-Sharrah, died at the age of 59 after a struggle with illness in London Saturday.
Al-Sharrah was receiving treatment in the British capital where she arrived a few days ago. The Kuwaiti artist had gone through health difficulties over the past two years and undergone several surgeries.
Al-Sharrah is considered one of the giants of comedic art in Kuwait. Among her most important works are the theatrical "By Bye London", "Encab Um Ali", the "Satellite Channels" programme, "After Honey" and other works that affected the Kuwaiti and Gulf art scene. She started her artistic career in 1980.