We have all been in shock for the past 11 weeks with so many unanswered questions, but would now like to focus on the lessons that can be learned from Darren's untimely death. There are no other medical factors linked to his death.”. It’s complicated…, Vision Vancouver will not run a mayoral candidate for first time in party’s history, https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/1zf7/darren-shahlavi-memorial-fund, Click here to take part in our readers survey, Cadillac Fairview plans to replace Four Seasons Vancouver with new luxury hotel, This Vancouver man received death threats for advocating to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, Vancouver has the highest cost of living in Canada for expats, Global drug study ranks Canada #3 in the world for drunkenness, Vancouver ranked No. He worked with cult German gore master and splatter filmmaker Olaf Ittenbach, whose films are often banned for their extreme violence. [1], Toward the end of his career, Shahlavi moved into the horror genre.

Best known for his martial arts skills in ‘Mortal Kombat 2’, Darren also … RIP Darren Shahlavi. So when Darren – who lived in Vancouver for 13 years and worked in the local film and television industry before moving down to Los Angeles a couple of years ago – died in mid-January, he left behind one big unanswered question: How could a healthy man die in his sleep? Darren Shahlavi, a martial artist who appeared fighting in such works as the “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” TV series and “Arrow,” has died, his agent has confirmed. Shahlavi played the evil British boxing champ the Twister. In 2011, he appeared as Kano in “Mortal Kombat: Legacy.”, In the past few years, Shahlavi had a guest role in the CW’s “Arrow,” appeared in 2012’s “Metal Hurlant” and had a starring role in 2012 TV movie “Aladdin and the Death Lamp.”. He Acted in Some Big Movies. Darren died of  “a sudden and fatal heart attack,” his family wrote in a statement. [1], Shahlavi was born to Iranian immigrant parents at Stockport, Cheshire, England on 5 August 1972.

More than three months after Darren died, the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner has issued its official Coroner’s Report, and the truth is out: Darren died of natural causes. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Your support is vital to helping us provide free local news. LOS ANGELES - Martial artist Darren Shahlavi, who appeared in the movie Ip Man 2 and the television show Mortal Kombat: Legacy, has died, said reports.

In an interview, Shahlavi had expressed a desire to get back to making martial arts films after completing work on a film with action star Mark Dacascos, and also appeared on Intelligence, and as a guest star on the American series Reaper.[1]. Yen lamented Sh In an interview with the Persian Mirror, Shahlavi mentioned that Logan wrote a script for him to star in, and off he went to Malaysia.

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More information at https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/1zf7/darren-shahlavi-memorial-fund. Typically, Atherosclerosis begins in childhood, and Darren showed no apparent symptoms prior to death. At the time, Shahlavi was working as a nightclub bouncer and a bodyguard for visiting celebrities. He was found to have Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) His left anterior descending artery was 95% blocked, which must have been worsening for several years. His surname is of Persian origin. He was, as far as physical fitness goes, at the top of his game. Shahlavi recently finished shooting on “Pound of Flesh” with Jean-Claude Van Damme, and is also known for his work in “Ip Man 2” (2010), “Watchmen” (2009), “300” (2006) and “Alone in the Dark” (2005).