Thu Sep 18 06:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Lebanese Media Mourns the Loss of Yumna Chri at 50
**Beirut, Lebanon -** The Lebanese media landscape is in mourning following the passing of beloved الإعلامية (media personality) Yumna Chri, who died this morning, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the age of 50. The news sent shockwaves throughout the industry.
Chri reportedly succumbed to lung cancer, which she had been battling for the past two months while residing in Canada, according to sources.
A wave of tributes has poured in from colleagues, friends, and fans across the Arab world. Lebanese الإعلامية Rima Karaki expressed her disbelief and grief in a heartfelt Instagram post, remembering Chri as “the joy of our hearts” and praising her infectious laughter, intelligence, love for life, and the positive energy she brought to everyone she met.
“I will miss the hours of venting, Yumna…You were truthful, sweet, a taste of life for those who loved you. God be with you, my darling,” Karaki wrote.
Fellow الإعلامي Ricordo Karam, also shared his condolences, recalling their early careers together in the 1990s. He remembered Chri’s “big smile, renewed energy, dynamism, and femininity” during her time at تلفزيون المستقبل (Future TV). “Her departure leaves a great void in the hearts of her fans, but her image will remain in memory: a person full of life, who loved her profession and always gave her best.”
The نقابة الفنانين المحترفين في لبنان (Professional Artists Syndicate in Lebanon) also issued a statement mourning Chri’s death.
Yumna Chri was a prominent figure in Lebanese media. She held degrees in French Literature from Saint Joseph University in Beirut and in Radio and Television from the Lebanese University. Before her media career, Chri also dabbled in acting, appearing in several dramas. Throughout her career, she hosted a diverse range of popular entertainment and variety programs, including “طل القمر (Tall al-Qamar),” “الليل المفتوح (The Open Night),” and “عالم الصباح (The World of Morning).” She also served as a presenter for major artistic events and festivals, such as هلا فبراير (Hala February) and the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Chri is remembered for her talent, charisma, and positive influence on the Lebanese media industry. She will be deeply missed by her colleagues, friends, and countless fans.
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