Qasabi has said that his “death was not a surprise,” after rumors of his demise gained credence on Internet forums over the past week. Al-Qasabi, famous for his role in the long-running Saudi comedy series “Tash Ma Tash”, said: “I was not surprised by my death, although the rumor lasted longer than I expected. It got to the point that my own brother called to see if I was alright.” “It is a mercy from Allah we do not know when we die,” he added.