TEHRAN- Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has expressed condolences over the death of veteran Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, describing him as a committed and revolutionary artist whose efforts to expand performing arts in less-privileged parts of the country were commendable.
In a message issued on Wednesday, the Leader expressed sorrow over the passing of Zarei, highlighting his tireless efforts to promote theater in cities and regions with limited cultural facilities, as well as his steadfast commitment to the values of the Islamic Revolution.
“In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
“The passing of Mr. Kourosh Zarei, a committed and revolutionary artist of our country, has caused sorrow.
“His tireless efforts to expand performing arts in cities and less-privileged regions of the country, as well as his steadfastness in upholding the values of the Islamic Revolution, were commendable.
“I extend my condolences to his family and the country's artistic community, and beseech Almighty God to grant the deceased forgiveness, mercy and divine reward.
Zarei, a prominent figure in Iran's theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, at the age of 55, following complications from an illness he had been suffering from for the past two years.
