MUMBAI: Soon after Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, rumours started doing the rounds in a section of the media claiming that the actor had passed away.
An official statement was issued on behalf of the actor to quash all such extreme rumours. The actor had been admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection and was in the intensive care unit (ICU), as reported on Tuesday.
Irrfan’s spokesperson said, “Yes, it is true that Irrfan khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection. We would keep everyone updated. He is under doctor’s observation. His strength and courage have helped him battle and fight so far. We are sure with his tremendous willpower and prayers of all his well-wishers, he will recover soon.”
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The spokesperson issued another statement after rumours of the actor’s demise emerged online. “It’s really disappointing to know that there are extreme assumptions being made about Irrfan’s health. While we are truly appreciative that people are concerned, it’s disheartening to see some sources spread extreme rumours and creating panic.”
“Irrfan is a strong person and is still fighting the battle. We really request you to not fall for rumours and not partake in these conversations which are fictional. We have always actively clarified and shared updates on his health and we will continue doing so,” the statement read.
Irrfan is currently mourning the loss of his mother who breathed her last on Saturday in Jaipur where she lived. The actor could not attend her funeral due to the lockdown,
Irrfan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in 2018 and has been travelling to London for his treatment since. He was recently seen in ‘Angrezi Medium’ but did not promote the film due to ill health.
