Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday (April 30) in Mumbai. Cricketers took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the veteran actor
Bengaluru: Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last on Thursday (April 30). He was 67. This news comes a day after Bollywood lost Irrfan Khan on Wednesday due to colon infection.
Last night, Rishi was admitted to HN Reliance Hospital as he was unwell. He died at the hospital on Thursday morning, his brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed to the media.
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“It’s true that he has been admitted to the hospital. He is in Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. He was not keeping well and had some problem, so we admitted him early this morning,” Randhir had said on Wednesday evening.
In an official statement, Rishi's family said, "Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last. He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Family, friends, food and films remained his focus and everyone who met him during this time was amazed at how he did not let his illness get the better of him."
In 2018, Rishi was diagnosed with cancer. He was in the US to receive treatment. He had returned home in September last year.
On social media, cricketers took to mourn the loss of the veteran actor. Former India batsman Virender Sehwag said, “Extremely disheartened to learn about the passing away of #RishiKapoor ji. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti ! (sic).”
India captain Virat Kohli wrote, “This is unreal and unbelievable. Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor ji. It's hard to accept this as a legend passes away today. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace (Worried face, Broken heart emojis) (sic).”
Former India captain Anil Kumble said Rishi was his childhood hero. He wrote on his Twitter account, “#RishiKapoor childhood hero...gone..heartfelt condolences to his family and friends (sic).”
Former India batsman VVS Laxman said, “Extremely sad to hear about the demise of #RishiKapoor ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones (sic).”
Very very sad to hear about the passing away of Rishi ji. I grew up watching his movies and he was always very gracious when we met over the years. May his soul Rest in Peace.
My heartfelt condolences to Neetu ji, Ranbir and the whole Kapoor family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/MItdmmSnVz
This is unreal and unbelievable. Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor ji. It's hard to accept this as a legend passes away today. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace 😟💔
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)childhood hero...gone..heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)Extremely disheartened to learn about the passing away of ji. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti ! pic.twitter.com/fXcbomrpN5
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Extremely sad to hear about the demise of ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones pic.twitter.com/PJUfmCx9hk
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)As a kid, I was enthralled by Rishi Kapoor ji and his trendsetting performances. He was an icon. Still recall watching films only because of him! He was truly one of a kind! Full of life! I pray for his family & loved ones. pic.twitter.com/SvB7ybgx5R
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)What a monumental loss. Two legends depart within 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/VBcAVkqXfR
— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad)Another big cancerous blow to Bollywood.. joins almost in a hurry leaving Film Industry shell shocked..RIP ..Deep Condolences to the Kapoor Clan..GodBless All Always..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi)One life .. live to the fullest and happiest .. nothing else matters .. just a reminder . Will miss u both pic.twitter.com/BgpruQOy02
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)Shocking to say the least. Never a dull moment with around. A laugh a minute.
My prayers and thoughts are with Neetu ji, Ranbir and Riddhima. God bless his soul 🙏 pic.twitter.com/e6jVOW5Pez