Death
Rashad committed suicide in 1948, while suffering a bout of severe depression after his longtime mistress and muse Zina Mahjoub was forced into an arranged marriage by her wealthy family. He left half of his fortune to charity and is still today acknowledged as a benefactor by many charitable organizations in London.
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| Name | Hashim, Rashad |
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| Date of birth | 1902 |
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| Date of death | 1948 |
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