Rishi Kapoor passes away: Priyanka Chopra pays tribute, calls it 'end of an era'

Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday morning. He was 67. Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram account and shared a picture with actor and his wife Neetu Singh. In post, Priyanka Chopra paid tribute to late actor. Check out post posted by Priyanka Chopra on her Instagram account.

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Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Rishi Kapoor

In social media post, Priyanka Chopra wrote that demise of legendary actor marks end of an era. She also extended her deepest condolences to family. In picture, Priyanka Chopra is seen smiling alongside Neetu Kapoor who hugs her husband actor Rishi Kapoor who is seen sitting in a chair.

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In post, Priyanka Chopra wrote, ‘My heart is so heavy. This is end of an era. #Rishisir your candid heart and immeasurable talent will never be encountered again. Such a privilege to have kwn you even a little bit. My condolences to Neetu maam, Ridhima, Ranbir and rest of family. Rest in peace Sir. #rishikapoor’ [sic]

Rishi was hospitalised on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was t feeling well. According to reports, 67-year-old actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Wife Neetu Kapoor was at his side. hospitalisation had been confirmed by Rishi's elder bror, actor Randhir Kapoor.

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In 2018, Rishi Kapoor was diagsed with cancer for first time, following which actor was in New York for nearly a year to undergo treatment. He returned to India in September 2019 after recovering. Post return to India, his health has frequently been in focus. actor was admitted to hospital in quick succession in February. Amid speculations about his health, he had been hospitalised in New Delhi in early February, while on a visit to New Delhi.

Rishi Kapoor's family's statement

''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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