Irrfan Khan Death: 'I Trust, I Have Surrendered'; Official Statement Cites Actor's Words From His First Letter After Being Diagnosed With Cancer

Irrfan Khan is no more. He died after battling cancer for a few years. His untimely death has left the industry and his fans in shock. Here's the official statement of his spokesperson.

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Irrfan Khan Death: 'I Trust, I Have Surrendered'; Official Statement Cites Actor's Words From His First Letter After Being Diagnosed With Cancer
Irrfan Khan is no more. The Angrezi Medium actor breathed his last on April 29, 2020. He was battling Neuroendocrine Cancer for a few years and in the past two days, his health deteriorated. He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai where he breathed his last today. His death has left everyone in shock including all the Bollywood celebrities who are extending condolences to his family on social media. Meanwhile, a statement has also been released by Irrfan's spokesperson. The statement cites some lines the actor wrote in a letter in 2018.

The statement reads, "i trust, i have surrendered”; These were the some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart felt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and  his memorable actions on screen. It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, “As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it."

It was just three days back that Irrfan's mother passed away in Jaipur. The actor was not able to travel due to his health and lockdown and had attended the funeral over a video call.





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