Rasim Balayev, an Azerbaijani actor known for roles in Nesimi, Babek and Dada Gorgud, died on March 29, 2026, of complications from diabetes and lung cancer.
He was 77. Balayev was an Azerbaijani film and stage actor whose career ran from 1970 to 2026, and he starred in leading roles in more than 60 Azerbaijani films.
Rasim Ahmed oglu Balayev (Azerbaijani: Rasim Əhməd oğlu Balayev; 8 August 1948 – 29 March 2026) was an Azerbaijani film and stage actor. He starred in the leading roles in more than 60 Azerbaijani films.