Rishi Kapoor's death: Fans 'devastated to hear' about the actor's tragic demise

Just as the country was reeling under the loss of Irrfan Khan’s demise, in a shocking state of events, actor Rishi Kapoor, aged 67, breathed his last at HN Reliance Hospital on Thursday after being admitted there on the previous day. The actor passed away after a two-year-long battle with cancer. Since the news broke out, fans of Rishi Kapoor have been grieving over the actor’s tragic demise and also offered their condolences with the bereaved family. Take a look at how fans of Rishi Kapoor mourned the loss of their favourite actor:

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The Kapoor family's statement addressing Rishi Kapoor's  demise

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukaemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last. He remained jovial and determined to live to the 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 not let his illness get the better of him. He was grateful for the love of his fans that poured in from the world over. In his passing, they would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears. In this hour of personal loss, we also recognise the world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. There are numerous restrictions around movement and gathering in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of the family to please respect the laws that are in force. He would not have it any other way."

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