The death of Iranian television host Farzad Jamshidi was reported on June 30, 2026. Jamshidi, 56, died of a sudden heart attack, according to Fars News, which noted he had no prior illness. Earlier reports indicated he had been banned from the state broadcaster IRIB, but rumors suggested he was set to return to Channel 2 with a religious program. A subsequent correction clarified that Jamshidi had already returned to "National TV" before his death.