Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at the age of 77 while receiving treatment at Mzena Hospital in Zanzibar.
The Vice President, Deogratius Ndejembi, confirmed the death, saying Hassan died early Monday while being treated for a heart condition.
Hafidh Ameir Hassan married President Samia in 1978, and the couple had four children. He was known to maintain a low public profile despite occasional appearances alongside the president.
Funeral preparations are underway in southern Kizimkazi, according to the Tanzanian presidency.
