Thousands Across Iran Mourn Death Of Popular Singer
Thousands of fans gathered in several Iranian cities to mourn the death of popular singer Morteza Pashaei, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports. Pashaei, 30, died in a Tehran hospital on November 14 from stomach cancer. His funeral is planned for November 16 at the Vahdat Hall opera in Tehran. Fans were holding candlelight vigils and singing his songs in the streets. Police meddling with such gatherings has resulted in some clashes and even some arrests, Radio Farda reports. Pashaei was diagnosed with stomach cancer in late September 2013 but ...
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