Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Lebanese media outlets, including the Al-Fann website, have reported that legendary singer Fairuz suffered a breakdown upon hearing the news of her son Ziad Rahbani's death.
Ziad passed away earlier today at the age of 69 after a long struggle with illness. The emotional toll of the loss appears to have deeply affected Fairuz, one of the most iconic figures in the Arab music world.
Further updates on her condition are yet to be released.
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