Dilip Kumar Death: Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn Manoj Bajpayee, Jackie Shroff & Other Bollywood Celebs Mourn The Passing Away Of Legendary Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar Death News: Legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar passed away on Wednesday. The 98-year-old actor was admitted in suburban Khar-based Hinduja Hospital due to age-related health issues.

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Dilip Kumar Death News: This morning internet woke up to the unfortumnate news of Bollywood veteran actor Dilip Kumar's death at the age of 98. He died at the private Hinduja Hospital where had been admitted for certain breathing issues.

The sad news of Dilip Kumar's demise was confirmed by his family friend Faisal Farooqui on the legendary actor's offcial twitter handle. Dr Faisal tweeted: 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. - Faisal Farooqui  

Soon as the news broke out several fans and the members of Bollywood film fraternity including Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and others offered their condolences on social media. Check out Bollywood's reaction to Dilip Kumar's death:

Dilip Kumar was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Hinduja Hospital, Khar, on June 29, after reportedly complaining of breathlessness.

A statement was issued on his behalf on Twitter the following day. It read: "Dilip Saab has been admitted to Hinduja Hospital, Khar to address medical issues related to illness which are frequently expected in a 98 year old. Your love and prayers are truly appreciated by Saab."

Dilip Kumar’s career spans over five decades with hits like “Mughal-e-Azam", “Devdas", “Naya Daur", and “Ram Aur Shyam". His last big-screen appearance was in the 1998 film “Qila".

Our deepest condolenecs to Saira Banu and the late legendary actor's family. May his soul rest in peace.