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Homayoun Ershadi, ‘Taste of Cherry’ and ‘The Kite Runner’ star, passes away at 78 after battle with cancer

Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi, known for his work in films like ‘Taste of Cherry’ and ‘The Kite Runner’, has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. The news has left fans and ...
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Homayoun Ershadi, 78, Dies; ‘Kite Runner’ and ‘Taste of Cherry’ Star

He was an architect with no training as an actor whose life was changed by a chance encounter. He inspired rave reviews and a New Yorker short story. By Alex Traub Homayoun Ershadi, a middle-aged ...