Homa Mirafshar, an Iranian poet and songwriter, died on June 2, 2026, at age 89, according to a death announcement.
Born Homa Homayoun in Tehran on February 22, 1937, she was regarded as one of the notable Persian lyricists working in Iranian pop and traditional music. Her poems were set to songs recorded by performers including Moein, Haydeh and Homeyra, and her work was also noted for its close fit with melody and rhythm.