Dinesh Phadnis, who was seen in shows like CID and Adaalat, died today. He was 57.

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The actor, who portrayed the role of Fredericks in the iconic crime-fiction, breathed his last at midnight as he was fighting a battle against liver damage.

He has been on a ventilator since December 2, at Mumbai’s Tunga Hospital, after he suffered a heart attack.

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Dayanand Shetty, his close friend and co-star, confirmed the news.

“Yes, it’s true he is no more. It happened around 12:08 am. I am at his residence right now. His last rites will be conducted today at the Daulat Nagar crematorium. Almost everyone from the CID is present right now.”

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His death sent shockwaves across the internet and here’s how fans expressed their condolences:

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May his soul rest in peace.