TEHRAN – Masoud Oskouei, a longtime Iranian radio personality, died at the age of 85 on Wednesday.

Oskouei was hospitalized for broken hip and leg in early April and passed away in a hospital in Tehran.

He was also suffering from cancer.

Oskouei started his career in 1966 and worked as Radio and TV personality for about six decades.

He will be laid to rest in Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery on Thursday.

Tehran Times extends its deepest sympathy to Oskoue’s family, loved ones, and friends over his demise.