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Veteran Israeli Actor Ilan Dar Dies at 89

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Veteran Israeli actor Ilan Dar, famous for his role in the sitcom "Close Relatives," died at 89 after a career of over 60 years in theater, film, and television.

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  • Ilan Dar, known for "Close Relatives," died at 89.
  • He had a career spanning over 60 years.
  • Dar performed in theater, film, and television.
  • He was a founding member of Haifa Theatre.
  • He joined the Cameri Theatre in 1977.

Ilan Dar, a prominent Israeli actor known for his role in the beloved sitcom "Close Relatives" (Krovim Krovim), has passed away at the age of 89. Dar, born Ilan Blauvais in Tel Aviv, had a career spanning over six decades in theater, film, and television.

He began his professional acting career in the late 1950s and was among the founding actors of Haifa Theatre. In 1977, he joined the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv, where he performed in numerous productions, including "Suitcase Packers," "Richard III," and "The Sufferings of Job."

Dar gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Ilan in "Close Relatives," starring alongside Tikki Dayan and Yehoram Gaon. His television and film credits also include "A Good Death," "A Son Takes a Bride," "Life Is Not Everything," "Golden Girls," and "The Institute."

Yehoram Gaon remembered Dar as a family member, stating, "My heart truly aches. What a wonderful and dear man he was."

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