Popular Marathi and TV actress Priya Marathe died at the age of 38. She passed away on August 31 at her Mira Road residence in Mumbai, after a prolonged fight with cancer. Priya, admired for her work in both Hindi and Marathi television, had been undergoing treatment for the illness over the past few years. According to the TOI report, there were moments of hope when her condition seemed to improve, but the cancer unfortunately returned and progressed aggressively.
While many people do survive cancer, catching it late can make treatment much harder. Sadly, some well-known stars lost their lives too soon because of this disease. Here are seven Bollywood celebs who lost their battle against cancer.
Bollywood celebs died due to cancer
Irrfan Khan
The legendary actor left the whole nation in void. In 2018, he was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor and bravely battled the illness until his death in 2020. He was married to writer Sutapa Sikdar since 1995, and they had two sons, Babil and Ayan. His passing was deeply mourned worldwide, but his remarkable work continues to inspire audiences everywhere. Irrfan Khan was celebrated for his powerful and subtle acting in films like The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar, and Maqbool, as well as his successful work in Hollywood movies such as Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire.
Nargis
Nargis Dutt, famous for her role in Mother India, was one of the earliest Bollywood stars to be affected by cancer. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the late 1970s and traveled to the United States for treatment. Sadly, she passed away in 1981, just before her son Sanjay Dutt’s first film was released. At the premiere of Rocky, a chair was left empty in her honour.
Vinod Khanna
Veteran Bollywood actor and politician Vinod Khanna passed away at the age of 70 in 2017 after battling cancer. He had been admitted to the hospital earlier that month as his condition worsened. Known for his charming screen presence, the actor appeared in over 100 films and was often seen as a strong contrast to Amitabh Bachchan’s “angry young man” roles. Alongside his acting career, he was also active in politics, getting elected to Parliament four times and even serving as a junior foreign minister.
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor, known and loved for his romantic roles in classics like Bobby, Karz, and Chandni, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2018. He went to New York for treatment and returned to India after some recovery, but the illness came back. He sadly passed away in 2020, just a day after actor Irrfan Khan, making it a heartbreaking time for the nation. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh in 1980, and they had two children, Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor.
Feroz Khan
Feroz Khan, one of the most stylish and popular actors of Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, passed away in 2009 at the age of 69 after battling lung cancer. Although he received treatment, his condition kept worsening. He died in Bangalore, surrounded by family, and was laid to rest near his mother’s grave. Known for his charm and distinctive filmmaking style, Feroz Khan left a lasting mark on Bollywood. He was married to Sundari Khan from 1965 to 1985, and they had two children, Laila Khan and actor Fardeen Khan.
Simple Kapadia
She is the sister of well-known actress Dimple Kapadia. Simple Kapadia was a former actress who later became a National Award-winning costume designer. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and sadly passed away in November 2009 at the age of 51.
Rajesh Khanna
Bollywood’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, passed away on July 18, 2012, at his home, Ashirwad, in Mumbai. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, which later spread to his liver, leading to his death.
While many people do survive cancer, catching it late can make treatment much harder. Sadly, some well-known stars lost their lives too soon because of this disease. Here are seven Bollywood celebs who lost their battle against cancer.
Bollywood celebs died due to cancer
Irrfan Khan
The legendary actor left the whole nation in void. In 2018, he was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor and bravely battled the illness until his death in 2020. He was married to writer Sutapa Sikdar since 1995, and they had two sons, Babil and Ayan. His passing was deeply mourned worldwide, but his remarkable work continues to inspire audiences everywhere. Irrfan Khan was celebrated for his powerful and subtle acting in films like The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar, and Maqbool, as well as his successful work in Hollywood movies such as Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire.
Nargis
Nargis Dutt, famous for her role in Mother India, was one of the earliest Bollywood stars to be affected by cancer. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the late 1970s and traveled to the United States for treatment. Sadly, she passed away in 1981, just before her son Sanjay Dutt’s first film was released. At the premiere of Rocky, a chair was left empty in her honour.
Vinod Khanna
Veteran Bollywood actor and politician Vinod Khanna passed away at the age of 70 in 2017 after battling cancer. He had been admitted to the hospital earlier that month as his condition worsened. Known for his charming screen presence, the actor appeared in over 100 films and was often seen as a strong contrast to Amitabh Bachchan’s “angry young man” roles. Alongside his acting career, he was also active in politics, getting elected to Parliament four times and even serving as a junior foreign minister.
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor, known and loved for his romantic roles in classics like Bobby, Karz, and Chandni, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2018. He went to New York for treatment and returned to India after some recovery, but the illness came back. He sadly passed away in 2020, just a day after actor Irrfan Khan, making it a heartbreaking time for the nation. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh in 1980, and they had two children, Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor.
Feroz Khan
Feroz Khan, one of the most stylish and popular actors of Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, passed away in 2009 at the age of 69 after battling lung cancer. Although he received treatment, his condition kept worsening. He died in Bangalore, surrounded by family, and was laid to rest near his mother’s grave. Known for his charm and distinctive filmmaking style, Feroz Khan left a lasting mark on Bollywood. He was married to Sundari Khan from 1965 to 1985, and they had two children, Laila Khan and actor Fardeen Khan.
Simple Kapadia
She is the sister of well-known actress Dimple Kapadia. Simple Kapadia was a former actress who later became a National Award-winning costume designer. She was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and sadly passed away in November 2009 at the age of 51.
Rajesh Khanna
Bollywood’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, passed away on July 18, 2012, at his home, Ashirwad, in Mumbai. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, which later spread to his liver, leading to his death.
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