Rishi Kapoor passed away at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai at the age of 67 on Thursday morning. He fought a long battle with cancer. Yesterday, his brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed to a news agency that the actor had been taken to hospital in the morning as he was not keeping well. The actor complained of breathing problem on Wednesday morning and was later diagnosed with mild fever and symptomatic chest infection. Rishi's wife Neetu Kapoor was by his side in the hospital.
Bollywood was shocked to hear this news and his friends from the industry mourned over his demise. Now, Abhishek Bachchan, who was present for Rishi Ji's last rites throughout yesterday, has penned an emotional note on Instagram. Sharing a picture with his 'Chintu uncle', Abhishek wrote, "The true measure of a great man is... When upon his passing, you don't just remember him, but you remember yourself with him! I will always remember how you made me feel, Chintu uncle. Your love, encouragement, humour and honesty. Some losses are too personal to discuss publicly. You just have to cherish the moments together and the memories. I will always... "
Rishi Ji passed away after a two-year-long battle with cancer.
