Famous Iranian actor Saeed Raad died at the age of 79 on Monday after a long illness.

According to The Iran Project, Raad's funeral ceremony is slated for Wednesday (July 24) at 9:30 am.

He began his acting career in the 1970s. His physique, appearance, and performance made him one of Iran’s top box office actors during those years.

He then stayed away from cinema for about two decades but returned to act in several movies and TV series.