Mother of Iranian cinema Hamideh Kheirabadi dies at 86

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Iran's celebrated actress Hamideh Kheirabadi has died of complications brought about by old age at her home in Tehran, leaving a gap in Iranian cinema.

Kheirabadi was born in December 20, 1924 in Rasht. The veteran artist entered the world of theater at the age of 23. She then went to Iranian cinema where she became one of the industry's top stars, playing in over 40 movies and series throughout her long and illustrious career.

Her modesty and humility convinced directors to give her the role of a mother in their films.

On the night of April 19, 2010, she died peacefully at her home in Tehran. She was 86 years old.

The actress was laid to rest with a private funeral at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran.

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