Zoom News : Jul 07, 2021, 08:19 AM
Mumbai: On 7 July, the Thespian of Indian cinema, Dilip Kumar, 98, took his last breath at the PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. He passed away after prolonged age related health issues. The news has come after Dilip Sahab was hospitalised recently following episodes of breathlessness. Dr Jalil Parkar, who was treating him confirmed the news. Dilip Kumar's Twitter handle, which was being managed by a family friend Faisal Farooqui, also confirmed the actor's demise. "With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return," Farooqui tweeted. An ANI tweet read, "Veteran actor Dilip Kumar passes away at the age of 98, says Dr Jalil Parkar, the pulmonologist treating the actor at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital."