Iyad Al-Taie

Iyad Al-Taie (Arabic: إياد الطائي) was an Iraqi actor^[1] who became well known for his role as "Sheikh Salam" in the television series The Wolves’ Shelter.^[2]

He began his acting career through school theater in 1975. A turning point in his artistic life came in 1990, when he was invited by director Imad Mohamed to participate in the first Youth Festival, where he won the Best Actor award. Following this achievement, he continued his career in both theater and television.^[3] Al-Taie held a diploma in management and accounting, as well as a bachelor's degree in performing arts. He was a member of the Iraqi Union of Playwrights and Theater Artists and also taught for a period at the Institute of Fine Arts.^[4]

Iyad Al-Taie died on October 3, 2025, in the city of Baghdad. He was 59 years old at the time of his death and had been suffering from kidney failure and liver cancer.^[11][12][13] His death was announced by the Iraqi Artists Syndicate, and a number of artists from Iraq and the Arab world expressed their condolences through statements published in the media and on social networks.^[14][15]