Published 10:20 IST, April 30th 2020

Rishi Kapoor No More: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot offers condolences at devastating news

Actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away on Thursday. The veteran breathed his last at the HN Reliance Hospital at the age of 67, after his admission there Wednesday

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Actor Rishi Kapoor has passed away on Thursday. veteran bread his last at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67, after being mitted re on Wednesday. Following his demise, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot extended his condolences. 

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Ashok Gehlot condoles Rishi Kapoor's demise

Taking to Twitter, Rajasthan CM expressed grief. Gehlot also stated that Rishi Kapoor will be remembered for his iconic roles in numerous movies. He furr extended his condolences to actor's family and fans. 

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Rishi Kapoor passes away

news of actor's demise was first anunced by fellow actor Amitabh Bachchan. Earlier. Rishi Kapoor's bror Randhir Kapoor who confirmed bereavement to news ncy PTI h just hours earlier said that Rishi Kapoor was experiencing breathing difficulties amid his treatment for Cancer. His team also n issued a statement of confirmation:

"He’s more with us. Took his last breath today morning at hospital. Black day."

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Rishi Kapoor was diagsed with cancer in 2018. He went to USA for treatment along with his wife Neetu Kapoor. His son Ranbir and actor-girlfriend Alia Bhatt, daughter Riddhima and many or stars h visited him at that time. He returned to India last year and signed films like remake of Intern opposite Deepika Pukone and Sharmaji Namkeen alongside Juhi Chawla. In February, he was mitted to a Delhi hospital after taking ill during shooting. Rishi Kapoor was last seen in film  Body opposite Emraan Hashmi.

actor h an illustrious career spanning for more than 55 years. His blockbuster hits include Karz Bobby, Do Dooni Chaar Khel Khel Mein, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisi se Kam Nahi, Agneepath, Chandni, etc. Rishi Kapoor's demise comes a day after fellow actor Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai.

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10:20 IST, April 30th 2020