Actor Rishi Kapoor took his last breath today, April 30. The 67-year-old veteran was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to breathing difficulties on Wednesday night. The news left the entire nation in a state of grief and the actor's fans from all across the world, including celebrities, have taken to social media to mourn the demise of the ace actor.

The actor is survived by wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir Kapoor, and daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. On behalf of the Kapoor family, the legend's wife Neetu Kapoor has shared a heartbreaking note on her Instagram.

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last. He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Family, friends, food, and films remained his focus and everyone who met him during this time was amazed at how he did not let his illness get the better of him. He was grateful for the love of his fans that poured in from the world over. In his passing, they would all understand that he would like to be remembered with a smile and not with tears. In this hour of personal loss, we also recognize the world is going through a very difficult and troubled time. There are numerous restrictions around movement and gathering in public. We would like to request all his fans and well-wishers and friends of the family to please respect the laws that are in force. He would not have it any other way."

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