Atila Pesyani (1957-2023)
Iranian veteran actor Atila Pesyani passed away on October 6 at the age of 66, after enduring a period of illness.
“It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Atila Pesyani, a highly esteemed and irreplaceable artist in the realms of Iranian cinema, theater, and television,” reads the Actors Association of the Iranian House of Cinema statement regarding the matter, ISNA reported.
According to the statement, Pesyani has passed away in France, “after a prolonged and arduous battle with illness.”
Born in 1957, Pesyani was the son of Jamileh Sheikhi, a renowned Iranian actress. Throughout his illustrious five-decade career, Pesyani made significant contributions as both actor and director, leaving behind a lasting legacy. He collaborated with numerous acclaimed filmmakers of Iranian cinema, including Bahram Beyzai, Ebrahim Hatamikia, and Rasoul Mollagholipour, to name a few.
Among his notable performances are the roles he played in the movies, ‘The Passengers’, ‘The Angelica’, and ‘Green Ash’.
Recently diagnosed with cancer in Iran, Pesyani was on a personal visit to France, where he was hospitalized due to complications arising from his illness.
Arrangements are currently being made to repatriate Pesyani’s body to Iran, and the details regarding his funeral will be announced at a later time.