THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Prince Alireza Pahlavi, the youngest son of the late Shah of Iran, has been found dead after committing suicide in the United States, according to his family.
The prince, 44, who had been studying at Harvard University, killed himself in his home in Boston, his family said on Tuesday.
Prince Reza Pahlavi, his older brother, said Prince Alireza had been downhearted due to political developments in Iran over recent years and at the loss of other relatives.
"Like millions of young Iranians, he too was deeply disturbed by all the ills fallen upon his beloved homeland, as well as carrying the burden of losing a father and a sister in his young life," he said.
The prince was studying for a postgraduate degree in philology and ancient Iranian studies. He had already obtained degrees from Princeton and Columbia universities. >>> Jon Swaine, New York | Tuesday, January 04, 2011
ABC NEWS / US: Son of Former Iranian Shah Found Dead in Boston: Former Iranian prince, youngest son of ousted shah, found dead of apparent suicide in Boston >>> Denise LaVoie, Associated press | Tuesday, January 04, 2011
MAIL ONLINE: The youngest son of the Shah of Iran has killed himself after a long battle with depression - following his model sister who also took her own life.
Tormented by his sister’s death and the upheaval in his native country, Alireza Pahlavi, 44, shot himself in the head at his home in Boston, where he was studying at Harvard University.
His brother, former crown price Reza Pahlavi, said the family was in ‘great sorrow’ over the tragedy.
A family statement confirmed: ‘It is with immense grief that we would like to inform our compatriots of the passing away of Prince Alireza Pahlavi.
‘Like millions of young Iranians, he too was deeply disturbed by all the ills fallen upon his beloved homeland, as well as carrying the burden of losing a father and a sister in his young life.
‘Although he struggled for years to overcome his sorrow, he finally succumbed.’ >>> David Gardner | Wednesday, January 05, 2011
