Shahram Kashani, 47, Iranian pop singer has died after contracting Covid-19 in Istanbul, Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in 1974 in Rome, Italy, Kashani\u2014his first name is sometimes transliterated into English as “Shahrum” and his nickname among fans was “Shahram K”\u2014released his first album, K-One, in 1992.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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. 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