Dilip Kumar's Younger Brother Aslam Khan Passes Away Due To COVID-19 At The Age Of 88

According to the hospital, he had COVID-19 with diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease. Read on.

The octogenarian brothers of Bollywood’s veteran actor Dilip Kumar, Eshan Khan and Aslam Khan were rushed to the Lilavati Hospital a few days back after they complained of breathlessness. Reportedly, both the brothers were kept under artificial breathing support as they tested positive for COVID-19. On Friday morning, Aslam Khan passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 88. Reportedly, Aslam Khan tested positive for COVID-19 recently and had diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease. Earlier, considering that both of them are elderly, both the brothers were been kept under artificial breathing support system called CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) as their oxygen saturation level dropped below 80%. CPAP is a form of an airway pressure ventilation which supports in breathing. More details awaited. Watch this space for the latest updates.