TEHRAN- The renowned Iranian actor, Saeed Rad, who had been battling health issues for the past ten months, passed away in a Tehran hospital on Monday. He was 79. 

Rad suffered a fall at home last year, which led to a hospitalization after he was diagnosed with serious injuries. He underwent surgery and spent a month recovering before attempting to walk again with the aid of a cane and walker, according to Persian media reports.

However, due to complications from the surgery, Rad's condition worsened, and he was hospitalized again for further treatment. Despite undergoing extensive physical therapy, he was ultimately unable to regain his ability to walk independently.

As time passed, Rad's health continued to decline, with subsequent complications including respiratory and urinary infections further exacerbating his condition.

For approximately ten months, his health issues persisted before he eventually succumbed to his illness.

A renowned actor in Iranian cinema, Rad began his career in the 1970s with films such as "Conquerors of the Desert" by Mohammad Zarindast and "Goodbye Freind" by Amir Naderi. His unique acting style, combined with his physique and facial expressions, quickly earned him the leading roles in several movies as a young actor. 

Rad appeared in 34 films before the Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979, including notable works such as "Impious" directed by Fereydoun Gole, "Sadegh the Kurd" by Nasser Taqvai, "Tangna" by Amir Naderi, and "The Journey of the Stone" by Masoud Kimiai. He later appeared in seven films between 1982 and 1985, including "The Red Line" by Masoud Kimiai, " The Imperiled" by Iraj Ghaderi, "Dadshah" by Habib Kavosh, and " Eagles" by Samuel Khachikian.

Rad's career was briefly interrupted due to censorship issues, but he made a powerful comeback in 2001 with a role in “Duel” by Ahmadreza Darvish.  

In recent years, Rad has also appeared in television productions and several internet platform video series, including "In the Eye of the Wind", "Motherland", and "Silent Terror".

Rad's last appearances were in the television series "Father's Legacy" and "Gildokht".

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