Nasrat Parsa
Nasrat Parsa was an Afghan singer. Up until his death, he continued his music in exile from Hamburg, Germany, occasionally touring other countries.
Death
On May 7, 2005, Nasrat Parsa performed a concert in Vancouver, Canada, on the occasion of Mother's Day, opening a comprehensive tour that was scheduled to include several cities in North America.Following the concert, Nasrat was with his brother, Najib Parsa outside their hotel. They were approached by three young male fans, who asked for the singer's autograph and to take a picture with him. One of the men, 19 years old at the time, then punched Nasrat in the face. The punch caused Nasrat to lose his balance and he fell down onto four concrete stairs. The severity of his brain injuries resulted in his death the next day.
The man who punched him was found guilty of manslaughter and was given a conditional sentence of 2 years of house arrest and 3 years of probation.