The veteran comedian, actor, producer and television personality had been battling for his life and was critically ill since last year
Anupam Kher and Kapil Sharma. Pics/Sameer Markande, Suresh Karkera
Pakistan's celebrated comedian Umer Sharif passed away on Saturday in Germany where he was admitted to a hospital after his condition deteriorated while being flown to the US on an air ambulance to undergo a life-saving heart procedure. He was 66. The veteran comedian, actor, producer and television personality had been battling for his life and was critically ill since last year.
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Earlier this month, his family sought help from Prime Minister Imran Khan's Office to arrange a health visit to the US. His departure through the air ambulance was delayed by a day or two as doctors at the private hospital where he was admitted in Karachi were reluctant to give him a clearance to undertake such a long journey.
Bollywood celebrities Anupam Kher, Kapil Sharma and Jaaved Jaaferi, Randeep Hooda offered condolences on social media.
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Alvida legend 🙏may your soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏 #UmerShareef pic.twitter.com/ks4vS4rdL0
— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) October 2, 2021
My heart is so so heavy with the news that the highly respected and legendary comedian #UmerSharif bhai passed away today. He not only had a unique ‘andaz e bayaan’ but was also a socially and morally conscious human being. May Allaah(swt) have mercy on and bless his soul 🤲🏽
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) October 2, 2021
RIP #UmerSharif Sahab! Sir you will be missed till the last day of this world. pic.twitter.com/qbNFOUfVGA
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) October 2, 2021
Sharif, who was married thrice, was accompanied on the air ambulance by his third wife, Zareen, when he passed away. Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. 420. He also received 10 Nigar Awards and so far, he is the only actor to receive four Nigar Awards in a single year. He was also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as a comedian, actor and producer in the entertainment industry.
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