Iraqi artist Abdurrazzak al-Azzawi dies, union and Culture Ministry announce

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi artist Abdurrazzak al-Azzawi died on Tuesday, the Iraqi Artists Syndicate announced, expressing deep sorrow over his passing. The union offered condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, describing him as an experienced figure who served Iraqi performing arts for many years. The syndicate said funeral and condolence arrangements would be determined in the coming days and called on the arts community to preserve his memory and pass his work to future generations. Iraq's Ministry of Culture also issued a condolence message following the artist's death. Officials said the funeral will be held in Baghdad in the coming days. No further details were immediately available.