Iranian actors died at age 73
Here are 2 famous actors from Iran died at 73:
Viguen
Viguen (November 23, 1929 Hamadan-October 26, 2003 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Vigen, Vigen Derderian, Sultan of Pop or Sultan of Persian jazz was an Iranian singer and actor. He had two children, Aylin Vigen and Jacqueline Vigen.
He died as a result of cancer.
Viguen started his singing career in the 1950s, performing traditional Iranian music. As time progressed, he began to incorporate more western styles of music, such as jazz and rock, into his music. Vigen's unique style and powerful voice made him popular among Iranians both in Iran and abroad. He recorded over 300 songs during his career, including hits like "Donya Donya" and "Mahtab". He also acted in several Iranian films in the '60s and '70s. Despite leaving Iran after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Vigen remained an important figure in Iranian music, and his legacy continues to influence Iranian pop music today.
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Reza Fazeli
Reza Fazeli (July 3, 1935 Tehran-April 13, 2009 United States of America) a.k.a. Riza Fazeli or Reza Fazelli was an Iranian film director, actor and film producer.
He died as a result of cancer.
During his career, Reza Fazeli directed several critically acclaimed and award-winning films. He also acted in various movies and television series. He studied film in Italy and began making movies in the early 1960s. One of his most famous films is "Bita," which was released in 1972 and has been considered one of the best Iranian films of all time. Additionally, he produced over 20 films during his career. After the Iranian Revolution of 1979, Fazeli left Iran and continued his career in the United States. In America, he produced and directed several films, including "Daughter of the Sun" and "Shirin in Love." Fazeli's contributions to Iranian cinema have made a significant impact on the industry, and his work has been recognized nationally and internationally.
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