Shahram Kashani, 47, Iranian pop singer has died after contracting Covid-19 in Istanbul, Turkey.
According to reports, Kashani, a certified pop sensation since his debut nearly 30 years ago, apparently caught COVID-19 while hospitalized and receiving treatment for liver problems.
Born in 1974 in Rome, Italy, Kashani—his first name is sometimes transliterated into English as “Shahrum” and his nickname among fans was “Shahram K”—released his first album, K-One, in 1992.
Kashani came to prominence in part through support from other Iranian celebs like Los Angeles-based singer Leila Forouhar, but his fame among Iranians was long-lasting thanks in part to his on-stage and on-screen charisma.