FANS of Bollywood star Irrfan Khan are mourning his death, after he died aged 53.
We take you through how the tragic star came to pass away so young.
How did Irrfan Khan die?
On April 23, 2020 it was revealed by Irrfan’s agent that he had died after a colon infection at the age of 53.
The Bollywood star passed away in hospital Mumbai, India surrounded by his family.
The actor had been battling cancer for a number of years but was said to be recovering well after extensive treatment.
Irrfan revealed his cancer diagnosis in a 2018 Twitter post, saying he had an endocrine tumour.
What has been said about Irrfan Khan’s death?
Celebs and politicians have rushed to pay tribute to him on social media.
Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow wrote: “Deeply sad to have lost #IrrfanKhan.
“A thoughtful man who found beauty in the world around him, even in pain.
“In our last correspondence, he asked me to remember ‘the wonderful aspects of our existence’ in the darkest of days.”
Priyanka Chopra tweeted: “The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic.
“Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us.
“#IrrfanKhan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family.”
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What was Irrfan Khan famous for?
Irrfan rose through the ranks of Bollywood actors and became an international star, featuring in a string of Hollywood movies.
He’s perhaps best known to international audiences as the cop in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), which went on to win eight Oscars.
Later roles saw him become a regular in big-budget Hollywood flicks, playing a doctor in The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012 and dino park CEO Simon Masrani in Jurassic World (2015).
And in 2012 he played the adult version of the lead character the Oscar-winning Life of Pi.