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The man who lived in an airport for 18 years has passed away

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The man who inspired the 2004 film has died in France after living at an airport for 18 years

Caught in diplomatic limbo, the man has been calling Charles de Gaul airport his home.

The man was born in 1945 and flew to Europe to search for his mother.

After spending a few years living abroad, he was expelled from a number of countries for not having the correct paperwork.

The Iranian man’s experience inspired the 2004 film, ‘The Terminal’ with Tom Hanks.

He had been granted refugee status and spent time living in France after profiting from the Steven Spielberg film.

However, it’s believed he returned to the airport a few weeks ago, where he sadly passed away.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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