International icon, Irrfan Khan passes away at a young age

The talented and much-loved actor, Irrfan Khan passes away after his long struggle with a rare kind of cancer, leaving everyone heartbroken.

Bollywood mourns the death of one of its most talented and loved actors, Irrfan Khan. The actor passed away at the age of 54 in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday, 28th April, 2020. Irrfan Khan was battling with cancer since 2018 and was under constant treatment. He even shot his last film, Angrezi Medium during this period. He was one actor who created magic the moment he appeared on the screen, no matter how long or short his role. He was also one of the few actors who were appreciated for their talent not just in India but across the globe. The world truly has lost an icon, a legend, and a terrific actor.

Here's how people reacted to Irrfan Khan passing away:

My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.

— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020

Such a Tragedy, going in prime years #IrrfanKhan

Unpredictable life, live well & do right things when you have time pic.twitter.com/bPvc3Ny4qp

— Ishkaran Singh Bhandari (@ishkarnBHANDARI) April 29, 2020

So heartbroken on the demise of #IrrfanKhan sir. We are shocked & just sad. My condolences to the family .You will live on forever in our hearts sir. Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances .You were an institution & an inspirational force . RIP ??

— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 29, 2020

When we thought nothing could make us feel worse,this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 29, 2020

Gone too soon.
Acclaimed actor #IrrfanKhan has died at 54; Lost two-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer.
A very sad day for Indian and world cinema.

I am personally shaken. pic.twitter.com/DFljB0JWY3

— Kasturi Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) April 29, 2020

RIP @irrfank ??

Gone too soon, we have lost a gem.
Indian film industry can't be same without you.#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/9aEoEsptHc

— Ankita Shah (@Ankita_Shah8) April 29, 2020

Terrible news. #IrrfanKhan what a fighter! What a legacy left behind.
RIP. pic.twitter.com/ZGYruWRlQl

— Shreya Upadhyaya #StayHome (@Shreya235) April 29, 2020

Goodbye Irfan sahab..
There is no one like you, nor will it ever happen ?
? ? ? ? ? #IrrfanKhan ? ? pic.twitter.com/Sg7gFISsQI

— KIRTI❤️ (@alokkirti1990) April 29, 2020

One of the finest actors of this millennium... RIP #IrrfanKhan ... Here is an image from one my favorite characters of his — Billu pic.twitter.com/ZZWUGDL00l

— Utkarsh Sharma (@iutkarsharma) April 29, 2020

Irrfan will be dearly missed by all his fans and well-wishers.