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Om Puri's sudden exit from the film industry, dies at the age of 66

6th January 2017

Veteran Bollywood actor Om Puri, who is known for his remarkable contribution in the Indian Cinema has passed away at the age of 66 on Friday morning. He suffered a massive heart attack and is survived by wife Nandita Puri and son Ishaan Puri.

His close friend Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news on his Twitter handle by tweeting, "Sad & shocked to know that versatile actor Om Puri jee has expired due to heart attack early morning today. #RIP."

Some other Bollywood celebs to express their condolences are-

Karan Johar- "Solid actor....Solid filmography....immense talent.... #RIPOmPuri ....cinema has truly lost a brilliant artist...."

Anupam Kher- "Seeing him lying on his bed looking so calm can’t believe that one of our greatest actors #OmPuri is no more. Deeply saddened & shocked."

Rishi Kapoor- "R I P. Will miss you Om!"

Mahesh Bhatt- "Goodbye Om! A part of me goes with you today. How can I ever forget those passionate nights we spent together talking about cinema & life ?"

We too offer our deepest condolences to his family.

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