A popular face in television and more renowned for roles in Crime Patrol, actor Shafiq Ansari passed away on Sunday in Mumbai. As per reports, he had been suffering from stomach cancer for many years and was also receiving treatment for the same. 2020 is turning out to be the saddest year for the industry as this is the third tragic death caused by cancer in the film and TV industry in the last 12 days. Irrfan, a brilliant actor, breathed his last on April 29 due to colon infection after a two-year-long battle with cancer. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor died the following day on April 30 after battling cancer for almost two-and-half years.
Only close relatives of Shafiq were given permission to attend his last rites, as per reports. The Cine and TV Artist Association (CINTAA) also mourned the loss of Shafiq and offered condolences to his family on Twitter.
#CINTAA expresses it's deepest condolence on the demise of Mr. Ansari Shafique (Member since : June 2008)@DJariwalla @sushant_says @amitbehl1 @sanjaymbhatia @SuneelSinha @deepakqazir @NupurAlankar @abhhaybhaargava @JhankalRavi @rakufired @neelukohliactor @RajRomit pic.twitter.com/4aoZVesxLF
— CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) May 10, 2020
Shafiq was associated with the television body since June 2008. Further, the report elaborates that Shafiq was battling from the deadly diseases for quite a long time and had faced breathing issues last (May 10) evening.
Another sad news for the film and television industry. May his soul rest in peace!
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