The Iron Sheik family, wife, children, parents, siblings

July 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known by his ring name The Iron Sheik, was an Iranian-American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler and actor. He was born to his parents on March 15, 1942, in Damghan, Iran, but passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 81

He was the only Iranian champion in WWE history, having won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in 1983.

In this article, we will dive into his personal life and family to know his wife, children, parents and siblings.

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The Iron Sheik wife

He was a married man at the time of his death. He was happily married to Caryl Vaziri. The two were married from 1976 until his demise in June 2023.

The Iron Sheik children

He was the father of three children, all girls who have been identified as Marissa Jeanne Vaziri, Nikki Vaziri and Tanya Vaziri.

His first child, Marissa was murdered by her boyfriend Charles Warren Reynolds in May 2003 at the age of 26.

The Iron Sheik parents

He was the son of Haji Ghasin Waziri and Mrs Waziri. His father was an illiterate farmer. There is no information about his mother since she has not been documented.

The Iron Sheik siblings

We are yet to confirm whether or not he has siblings since they have not been documented.

Source: www.ghanafuo.com 

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