The renown Albanian actor, Pirro Mani died on Thursday, age 89. He died in the United State where he live with his wife and daughter. 

Mani was one of the most prominent personalities in the history of Albanian theater. An excellent director and lecturer, he worked at the National Theater for 25 years. 

He studied at the State Institute of Theatrical Arts, GITIS, Moscow. After returning to his homeland, he was appointed director of the "AZ Çajupi" Theater, Korça, which he successfully directed for about eight years. 

From 1967 to 1992 he was the director of the National Theater, where he staged dozens of plays. In his artistic career he counts over 80 performances. He has been honored with many awards. His culminating performances were "Cuca e maleve", "The Second Face", "Arturo Ui", "The General of the Dead Army"," The Age Before the Trial"," The 12th Night "," Prometheus", etc. 

He has won many awards and has been honored with the high title" People's Artist ".