Abdel-Rahman El-Abnoudi, renowned Egyptian poet, writer and songwriter, has died at 76 after a long struggle with illness, Al-Ahram Arabic news website reported. El-Abnoudiwas born in 1939 in the village of Abnoud in Upper Egypt's Qena governorate. He is survived by his wife, TV HostNehalKamal, and two daughters: Aya and Nour. More to follow. http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/128283.aspx