'Innocence Lost' actor Reza Rouygari dies

Veteran actor of Iranian cinema, Reza Rouygari, has passed away following a heart attack.

His death was confirmed by the Iranian Cinema House Wednesday.

Rouygari began his acting career in 1969, primarily in theater.

In 1978, while performing in a play, he was contacted to perform an anthem called 'Allah, Allah' (listen it above) for the days of the Iranian Revolution. His song became a significant moment in his career and the country's history.

His extensive filmography includes roles in notable works such as 'The Tenants','The Eagles', 'Mokhtarnameh' and 'Innocence Lost'.