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Actor Irrfan Khan passed away today at a Mumbai hospital where he was admitted for observation due to a colon infection.
Khan’s spokesperson on Tuesday had confirmed that he had been admitted to the hospital due to a colon infection and was under observation. The news of his passing was shared by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar on Twitter.
“My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute,” Sircar had tweeted.
Condolences have been pouring in on the micro-blogging platform.
The actor had been battling cancer since 2018 and had undergone treatment abroad for several months in 2019,
His only project during the time was director Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium. Khan had shared a touching message prior to the film’s release for his fans where he had said that his only resort was to remain positive.
The actor’s career has spanned several decades with popular films in India and abroad beginning with his Academy Award-winning debut Salaam Bombay!. He is also acclaimed for his roles in international blockbusters including Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man and Life of Pi.
“I trust, I have surrendered - these were the some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart felt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen.
It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, “As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it”," said a statement on behalf of his family.
Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons – Babil and Ayan.
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