Iraj: key obituary facts
Is Iraj dead? Yes. Iraj died on August 12, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Iraj's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Iraj known for?
He was an Iranian singer.
More about Iraj
Born: 2 January 1933.
Place of birth: Khaledabad.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: Iran.
Children: Ehsan Khajeh Amiri.
Career began: 1949.
Career ended: 2025.
Also known as: Iraj.
Genres: Traditional Persian music.
Occupations: Singer, songwriter.
Years active: 1949–present.
Iraj, the Iranian Persian singer known professionally by that name, died on August 12, 2026, aged 93.
Born Hossein Khajeh Amiri on January 2, 1933, in Khaledabad, Iran, he began his career in 1949 and became a prominent figure in Iranian singing. He was also known as Iraj and was the father of Ehsan Khajeh Amiri.
His career spanned more than seven decades, ending in 2025.