Khanibeik had been battling the illness since contracting COVID-19 a few years ago, and his condition had gradually worsened, causing him to lose his ability to speak and recognize others.
Born on August 9, 1941, in Tehran, Khanibeik kicked off his acting career by landing a role in a play directed by renowned Iranian actor Hadi Eslami. He went on to appear in numerous films and series, including ‘Mokhtarnameh’, ‘The Tenth Night’, ‘Youthful Days’, ‘Crystal Garden,’ ‘The Ambassador,’ ‘Willow Branches,’ ‘Passing Through the Dust,’ ‘Deadly Escape,’ ‘The Agony,’ and ‘The Ecstasy.’
Throughout his career, Khanibeik teamed up with many artists, actors, and actresses, such as Khosrow Shakibai, Sirus Gorjestani, and Mehri Mehrnia.