Homayoun Ershadi, ‘Taste of Cherry’ and ‘The Kite Runner’ star, passes away at 78 after battle with cancer

Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi has died at age 78. He was known for his roles in ‘Taste of Cherry’ and ‘The Kite Runner’. Ershadi’s career began unexpectedly after a meeting with director Abbas Kiarostami. He also appeared in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘A Most Wanted Man’. His passing marks the loss of a significant talent in Iranian cinema.