Rishi Kapoor passes away: 'Will always be remembered for his performance', says Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati on Thursday expressed condolences over demise of Actor Rishi Kapoor who passed away at of 67 in Mumbai. Taking to Twitter, she stated that news of death of Rishi Kapoor is unfortunate. She wrote in Hindi, "Rishi Kapoor, who dominated Indian cinema with film Bobby, will always be remembered for his performance. Yesterday Irrfan and today Rishi's death is a huge shock to Bollywood. Hope nature gives everyone  power to bear sorrow.".

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Rishi Kapoor passes away

Actor Rishi Kapoor passed away at HN Reliance Hospital at of 67 on Thursday after being admitted on Wednesday. His bror Randhir Kapoor who confirmed bereavement to news ncy PTI had just hours earlier said that Rishi Kapoor experienced breathing difficulties amid his treatment for Cancer.  actor's team has issued a statement that reads as follows: "He’s more with us. Took his last breath today morning at hospital. Black day."

Actor was diagsed with cancer in 2018, after which he went to USA for treatment along with his wife Neetu Kapoor. He returned to India last year and signed films like remake of Intern opposite Deepika Padukone and Sharmaji Namkeen alongside Juhi Chawla. In February, he was admitted to a Delhi hospital after taking ill during shooting. 

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Rishi Kapoor family's statement:

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am 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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