Legendary actor Dilip Kumar died this morning after a prolonged illness. He was 98.
Dilip Kumar was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai last week
"He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am," Dr Jalil Parkar, who had been treating the actor, told PTI.
Family friend Faisal Farooqui posted the heartbreaking news on the actor's Twitter handle, saying:
With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.
— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021
We are from God and to Him we return. - Faisal Farooqui
Dilip Kumar, known as 'tragedy king', gave memorable performances in old classic films like Naya Daur, Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Shakti and many more.
As the news of the actor's demise broke, tributes from fans and celebrities started pouring in on social media:
T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021
My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲
Deeply saddened .. 🙏
Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021
To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh
A Legend, An inspiration, Thank you #DilipKumar Ji. We pray your soul rests in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0ln0UWuS1j
— SRK Warriors Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) July 7, 2021
I am so heartbroken by d news that the ‘King of Cinema’ DILIP KUMAR has passed away.
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) July 7, 2021
I admired him as an actor & respected him as he was my fathers first cousin frm Peshawar. Therefore I called him Yusuf ‘Lala’. He was very loving to me.
‘Khuda Paiman Lala jan’.🤲#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/37RbzFb9EP
An Era comes to an END in the Indian Film Industry.Deeply Saddened by the passing of LEGEND #DilipKumar Saab. One of the GREATEST Actors India has ever produced,an Acting Institution & a National Treasure. Enthralled the world for several decades.May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/f5Wb7ATs6T
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 7, 2021
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