As Ashraf aged, her health began to decline. She lived in relative quiet, largely removed from the public eye. Though she maintained contact with her surviving family members and a close circle of loyal friends, she chose to avoid the limelight. However, she occasionally made statements or gave interviews defending the Shah’s policies and expressing hope for future. Ashraf Pahlavi passed away on January 7, 2016, in Monte Carlo at the age of 96. Her death marked the end of an era for one of most prominent royal figures. Despite the controversies and criticisms she faced during her lifetime, her contributions to women’s rights and her role in history remain a point of discussion and debate.
