Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor died in Mumbai this morining, his brother Randhir Kapoor told the Press Trust of India on Thursday morning.

And as the world was still mourning the death of Irrfan Khan, the shocking news of  passing away of veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has left the film fraternity and fans devastated. 67-year-old Rishi was rushed to HN Reliance hospital on Wednesday where he was reportedly admitted in the ICU .

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan too confirmed his death on Twitter:

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Rishi was hospitalised on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well.

The hospitalisation had been confirmed by Rishi's elder brother, actor Randhir Kapoor.

In 2018, Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer for the first time, following which the actor was in New York for nearly a year to undergo treatment. He returned to India in September 2019 after recovering.

Post return to India, his health has frequently been in focus. The actor was admitted to hospital in quick succession in February. Amid speculations about his health, he had been hospitalised in New Delhi in early February, while on a visit to New Delhi.