The 'tragedy king' of Bollywood Dilip Kumar, passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. The actor was 98 and is survived by his wife, veteran actor Saira Banu.
Dilip Kumar was taken to hospital last Wednesday after complaining of breathlessness. It was the second time he had been hospitalised in the same month. The funeral will be held at 5 pm today at Juhu Qabrastan, Santacruz Mumbai.
"He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am," Dr Jalil Parkar, who had been treating Dilip Kumar, told news agency PTI.
A tweet posted from the actor's official handle by family friend Faisal Farooqui read: “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip saab a few minutes ago. We are from God and to him we return.”
-K Himaanshu Shuklaa..With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
We are from God and to Him we return. - Faisal Farooqui
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