title: Majid al-Shibl
text: # Majid al-Shibl
  
  Majid al-Shibl (1935 – May 11, 2016), original name Muhammad al-Shibil, was a prominent Saudi announcer who introduced several programs and variety.
  
  ## Illness
  
  In 1999, Majid suffered a stroke, after treatment he returned to media work for a brief period before retiring in 2001.
  
  ## Death
  
  He died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 after a long illness at the age of 81 years.
  
  