Rishi Kapoor no more: DK Shivakumar saddened by veteran actor's demise

Karnataka Congress leer DK Shivakumar condoled demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67 on Thursday after being mitted re on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, DK Shivakumar expressed shock and grief at passing away of legendary Bollywood actor. Congress neta also pointed out that it has been a 'tragic few days' for Bollywood with loss of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor in succession, 

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Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. doctors and medical staff at hospital said he kept m entertained to last. 

He remained jovial and determined to live to 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 t let his illness get better of him. 

He was grateful for love of his fans that poured in from world over. In his passing, y would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and t with tears. 

In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. re are numerous restrictions around movement and garing in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of family to please respect laws that are in force. 

He would t have it any or way.

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