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Son of Iran's former shah commits suicide in US
Former Iranian prince Alireza Pahlavi, the youngest son of the late shah of Iran, committed suicide in his home in the United States, his brother Reza announced on his website Tuesday.
By News Wires (text)
AFP - Former Iranian prince Alireza Pahlavi, the youngest son of the late shah of Iran, has committed suicide in his home in the United States, his brother said on his website Tuesday.
"It is with immense grief that we would like to inform our compatriots of the passing away of Prince Alireza Pahlavi," Reza Pahlavi, the shah's oldest son, said on his website.
"Like millions of young Iranians, he too was deeply disturbed by all the ills fallen upon his beloved homeland, as well as carrying the burden of losing a father and a sister in his young life."
The statement said although his 44-year-old brother had "struggled for years to overcome his sorrow, he finally succumbed, and during the night of the 4th of January 2011, in his Boston residence, took his own life, plunging his family and friends into great sorrow."
The former shah, Mohammad Reza, was ousted in the 1979 Islamic revolution, and members of his family moved to live in exile in the United States.
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Comments (5)
Shah son
Im from Pakistan(Rawailpindi) like other pakistani its sad news for us b.qas we love a lote with saha iran
Death
Sorry to hear that he is gone. He was living in the U.S. he must of had some love for the U.S.. We will see in the next World and find out why he fliped out.
John G Wotzka, San Diego
my condolence
I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT YOUR BELIEFS BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY EVEN THOUGH WE ALL ARE DIFFERENT IN MANY WAYS WE ALL ARE THE SAME.THIS TYPE OF NEWS BRINGS SADNESS TO MANY BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS TO HERE SUCH BAD NEWS.I NEVER KNEW OF THIS PERSON BUT I KNOW ENOUGH TO SAY WE ALL HAVE PURPOSE HERE ON EARTH.MAY GOD BRING U THROUGH THIS HURTFULL TIME .PLEASE FAMILY STAY STRONG AND PUT YOUR TRUST AND FAITH IN GOD ,GOD BLESS
Prince Alireza's demise
Prince Alireza's demise is a terrible shock to all those who were concerned about Iran's future.
Prince Ali Reza's demise
It is disheartening to read about the suicide of Prince Ali Reza, who could have been a saviour for his nation. I had the good fortune of reading the late Shah's autobiography and see many photos of the young prince. His bright shining eyes could have been a source of inspiration for his countrymen. Alas, his death deprived Iran of a prospective saviour. May God bless his soul.
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