TEHRAN- Sadreddin Hejazi, a distinguished actor in the fields of cinema, theater, and television, passed away on Saturday at a Tehran hospital after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 76. 

The veteran actor was hospitalized in recent weeks due to a stroke, remaining in a coma throughout.

Born in 1948, he enrolled in the University of Art in 1963. During his student years, he directed several plays and also performed in plays focused on war and teachers. In 1977, Hejazi was recognized as the Best Actor in a Leading Role and received the Golden Horse Award at the International Theater Festival, which was only held that year. 

From 1980 to 1984, he served as the head of the Art Colleges Complex and became the manager of the Abgineh Hall in 1985. He appeared in films such as “Captain Khorshid” by Nasser Taqvai, "Doubt" by Varuzh Karim Masihi, and "Santouri" by Dariush Mehrjui. 

In addition, Hejazi’s impressive portfolio includes memorable roles in iconic television series such as “Kuchake Jangali” by Behruz Afkhami, “Mokhtarnameh” by Davud Mirbaqeri "The Loneliest Leader" by Mehdi Fakhimzadeh and and " The Gun Loaded" by Amrollah Ahmadjou. 

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