Dilip Kumar Dies At 98, Tributes Pour In From Sports Community For Legendary Actor | Other Sports News

Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar died aged 98 on Wednesday and tributes poured in for the superstar from all over the country, including the sports community. Dilip Kumar was admitted to Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital after he complained of breathlessness. “He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7.30 am,” Dr Jalil Parkar, who had been treating Dilip Kumar, told news agency PTI. Tributes poured in from the sports community with cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Harbhajan Singh among others posting their messages on social media.

Rest in Peace Dilip Kumar ji!

There will never be another like you.

Your contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled and you’ll be missed dearly. My heartfelt condolences to Saira Banu ji & the family. pic.twitter.com/9yw80eTegZ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2021

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Dilip Kumar ji. Another legend passes, marking the end of an era.

His contribution to cinema is unmatched and unprecedented. My deepest condolences to the family pic.twitter.com/eWnPNbemEO

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 7, 2021

“Born Mohammed Yusuf aka Dilip Kumar sahb .. He was one of the last surviving stars of the Hindi film industry’s 1940s-1960s “Golden Age”. May you rest in eternal peace Dilip sahib (11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021)” tweeted Harbhajan.

Born Mohammed Yusuf aka Dilip Kumar sahb .. He was one of the last surviving stars of the Hindi film industry’s 1940s-1960s “Golden Age”.

May you rest in eternal peace Dilip sahib (11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021).#RipDilipKumar sir #legend

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2021

Indeed to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return.

A huge loss for Yousuf Khan sahib’s fans from KPK to Mumbai and across the globe. He lives on in our hearts. Deepest condolences to Saira Banu sahiba. #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/T51NelBl6O

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 7, 2021

“Deeply anguished by the passing away of the legend of Indian cinema Dilip Kumar Ji. My heartfelt condolences,” Azharuddin tweeted.

Deeply anguished by the passing away of the legend of Indian cinema Dilip Kumar Ji. My heartfelt condolences.

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) July 7, 2021

Heartfelt condolences to #DilipKumar‘s family.The gr8 man said,

Taqdeerein badal jaati hain,zamana badal jaata hai, mulkon ki taarikh badal jaati hai,shahenshah badal jaate hain,magar iss badalti hui duniya mein mohabbat jis insaan ka daaman thaam leti hai,woh insaan nahi badalta pic.twitter.com/hpKg3iSHlm

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2021

Virender Sehwag quoted one of Dilip Kumar’s iconic dialogues to post his tribute to the legend.

An extraordinary actor. A legend. A hero to many.

RIP Dilip Kumar Sahab. pic.twitter.com/sB3cIZvUyH

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 7, 2021

“An extraordinary actor. A legend. A hero to many. RIP Dilip Kumar Sahab” tweeted Rajasthan Royals.

Dilip Kumar died in the early hours of Wednesday as posted by a family friend Faisal Farooqui on Dilip Kumar’s Twitter profile.

With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago.

We are from God and to Him we return. – Faisal Farooqui

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021

Burial today at 5:00 PM. Juhu Qabrastan at Santacruz Mumbai.

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) July 7, 2021

“With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return.  – Faisal Farooqui” read the tweet.