Abdelhamid Sharaf (; 8 July 1939 – 3 July 1980), was a Jordanian politician born in Iraq who served as the 24th Prime Minister of Jordan from December 1979 until his death of a heart attack after seven months in office. King Hussein announced the death in a live radio broadcast and said that "His death could not have come at a worse time." Sharaf was ambassador to the United States (1967–1972), Canada (1969–1972) and the United Nations (1972–1976). See also List of prime ministers of Jordan References External links Biographies on Rulers.org Prime Ministry of Jordan website Prime Ministers of Jordan 1939 births 1980 deaths People from Baghdad American University of Beirut alumni Ambassadors of Jordan to the United States Ambassadors of Jordan to Canada Permanent Representatives of Jordan to the United Nations