Earlier today, Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor drew his last breath at the age of 67 in Mumbai’s Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.
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Rishi Kapoor had been battling leukemia for two years and even relocated to New York for a few months to pursue his treatment.
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A message released by the Kapoor family confirming the death of veteran actor mentioned that he never gave up hope during his treatment and tried to fight all the odds:
He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents.
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According to the message, with all his charm and humour Rishi Kapoor kept the medical staff entertained till his last breath.
Message from #RishiKapoor’s family… pic.twitter.com/mAmTMqynqd
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 30, 2020
Currently, the entire nation is mourning the loss of another brilliant actor. Rishi Kapoor’s legacy will always live on in his characters.
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May his soul rest in peace.
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