LEBANON, Beirut, Sept 28: Najah Sallam, the Lebanese singer and actress who rose to prominence in the mid-20th century across the Middle East for her songs promoting pan-Arabism, has passed away at the age of 92, according to her family's announcement on Thursday. The exact cause of her death has not been disclosed.

Born on March 13, 1931, Sallam gained fame as a singer in the 1950s, particularly in Egypt during the 1956 Suez Canal crisis when President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the canal, marking a significant shift in Egypt's history. This action led to conflict with Britain, France, and Israel, ultimately resulting in the second Arab-Israeli war. Nasser later bestowed Sallam with an honorary Egyptian citizenship in recognition of her support.

In addition to her music career, Sallam was a renowned actress, appearing in numerous Arabic-language films during the 1950s and 1960s. In 2018, then-Lebanese President Michel Aoun honored Sallam, along with other iconic artists, during a celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of Radio Lebanon, one of the oldest radio stations in the region.

Sallam's daughter, Samar Alattafi, shared the news of her mother's passing on Facebook, writing, "The journey has ended; Mom is under the mercy of God." Although she lived a relatively private life in her later years, Sallam's songs continue to be cherished and listened to throughout the Arab world.

Sallam was previously married to the famous Lebanese comedian Mohammed Salman, known throughout the Arab world, who passed away in 1997. She is survived by two daughters and a sister.