Irrfan Khan Passes Away Aged 53 After Being Hospitalised For Colon Infection
Mumbai: Actor Irfan Khan who was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 has died aged 53.
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar also shared the news of Irrfan’s demise on Twitter. He tweeted, “My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.”
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The actor’s spokesperson said in a statement, “‘I trust I have surrendered’ – These were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart felt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words, he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it.’”
Irrfan was admitted to the ICU on April 28 following a colon infection. However, the actor’s health deteriorated, and he breathed his last on April 29.
Irfan Khan’s health had declined since the detection of neuroendocrine cancer in 2018. He often visited London for treatment. Irfan was also unable to promote his final release, English Medium due to illness.
Born on January 7, 1966, in Jaipur as Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, Irfan earned an MA degree when he earned a scholarship to study at the National School of Drama. After NSD, Irrfan moved to Mumbai to pursue his passion and appeared in many famous shows like Chanakya, Bharat Ek Khoj, Banerjee Apani Baat, Chandrakanta, Star Bestsellers.
Irrfan made his screen debut in 1988 with Meera Nair directed Salaam Bombay. After struggling for many years, success finally came to her after acting in Asif Kapadia’s The Warrior (2001). The actor starred in many acclaimed films such as Haasta, Maqbool, Life in a Metro, Paan Singh Tomar, The Lunchbox, Haider, Piku and Talwar. Irrfan was also known for his work in international projects such as The Namesake, The Darjeeling Limited, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and Jurassic
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