Princess Leila Pahlavi

Princess Leila Pahlavi

Age31 years
CityLondon
Date2001-06-10
Cause of DeathSuicide by overdose - victim of exile trauma and regime persecution of royal family

Dreams & Aspirations

To return to Iran and find peace

Life Story

Youngest daughter of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Queen Farah, who struggled with severe depression, anorexia, and addiction following the trauma of exile and revolution. Found dead in her London hotel room with over five times the lethal dose of barbiturates. Her death represents the psychological toll of the regime's destruction of Iran's institutions and the suffering of those forced into exile.

Last Words

I cannot bear this pain anymore

Impact on Movement

Her tragic death highlighted the psychological toll of forced exile on royal family members

Their Path Continues

The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free

Woman, Life, Freedom