Albanian famous artist Sherf Merdani has passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday. It is learned that the artist has passed away from a serious illness. 

Singer Sherif Merdani has been a political prisoner for several years. After the 11th Festival, he and some of his colleagues ended up in jail. 

Deserved artist Sherif Merdani spent 16 years in prison. 

Who is Sherif Merdani, his life and activity: 

Sherif Merdani is a famous singer. Sherif Merdani is a persecuted singer and Albanian diplomat from Albania. 

He is known as a great Albanian singer of Albanian light music. He especially sang songs composed by Kastriot Gjini. After the 11th Festival, as well as some of his colleagues, he was persecuted by the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha and served 16 years in prison. In the '90s he also worked as a diplomat at the Albanian Embassy in Rome. 

In December 1970, Sherif Merdani participates in the 9th ART Festival with the song "Mes Jush". 

In December 1970, Sherif Merdani participates in the 9th ART Festival with the song "Te Pres Ne Tetor". 

In December 1971, Sherif Merdani participates in the 10th ART Festival with the song "Kenga E Nenes". 

In December 1971, Sherif Merdani participates in the 10th ART Festival with the song "Vite Pa Harrim". 

In December 1971, Justina Aliaj & Sherif Merdani participate in the 10th ART Festival with the song "Ne Mbremjen E Vallezimit (Ne Te Dy)". 

In December 1972, Sherif Merdani participates in the 11th ART Festival with the song "Vajza E Qelqte". 

In December 1972, Sherif Merdani participates in the 11th ART Festival with the song "Rruga E Dibres". 

In December 1972, Sherif Merdani participates in the 11th ART Festival with the song "Duart E Tua". 

In December 1995, Sherif Merdani participates in the 34th ART Festival with the song "Symphony of the Mother". 

In December 1997, Sherif Merdani participates in the 36th ART Festival with the song "Bisedoj Me Dashurine".