The Iron Sheik
(1942-2023)

Iranian-American professional wrestler and actor (1942–2023) – The Iron Sheik was born in Damghan (City in Semnan Province, Iran) on March 15th, 1942 and died in Fayetteville (County seat of Fayette County, Georgia, United States) on June 7th, 2023 at the age of 81. Today The Iron Sheik would be 82 years old.

Age

how old was The Iron Sheik when he died?

The Iron Sheik died in 2023 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 15th, 1942 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Damghan City in Semnan Province, Iran
Death Date	June 7th, 2023 (Wednesday)
Death place	Fayetteville County seat of Fayette County, Georgia, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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The Iron Sheik

Birthday

When was The Iron Sheik born?

The Iron Sheik was born on March 15th, 1942.

Death

When did The Iron Sheik die?

The Iron Sheik died on June 7th, 2023 at the age of 81 in Fayetteville (County seat of Fayette County, Georgia, United States). Today The Iron Sheik would be 82 years old.