Bollywood star Irrfan was admitted in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection on Tuesday and passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the age of 53.&nbsp;
Many stars from the Indian sports fraternity took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag, to Saina Nehwal and Sunil Chhetri, here are some of the heartfelt posts shared on Twitter.
"Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites &amp; I've watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones," tweeted cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
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Sad to hear the news of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrrfanKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrrfanKhan</a> passing away. He was one of my favorites &amp; I&rsquo;ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. &eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u0099&Acirc;u00c2u008f&eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u008f&frac14; Condolences to his loved ones. &acirc;&Acirc;u00c2u0098&sup1;&iuml;&cedil;&Acirc;u00c2u008f <a href="https://t.co/gaLHCTSbUh">pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh</a>
&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1255404240975073280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli tweeted: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul"
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Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul &eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u0099&Acirc;u00c2u008f
&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1255408042415476738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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"Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving," said Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri.
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Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving.
&mdash; Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) <a href="https://twitter.com/chetrisunil11/status/1255409887988809728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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"A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers #IrfanKhan," said former India batsman Virender Sehwag.
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A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrfanKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrfanKhan</a>
&mdash; Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1255400424716238852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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"Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP," tweeted fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
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Saddened to hear the passing away of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IrfanKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IrfanKhan</a>. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. <a href="https://t.co/wLTWUz8w6Z">pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z</a>
&mdash; Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) <a href="https://twitter.com/MdShami11/status/1255406215183699969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Badminton star Saina Nehwal tweeted a picture of herself and Irrfan. "With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan," she said.
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With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir &eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u0099&Acirc;u00c2u008f&eth;&Acirc;u00c2u009f&Acirc;u00c2u0099&Acirc;u00c2u008f <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPIrrfanKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPIrrfanKhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/GOKyVjqAoR">pic.twitter.com/GOKyVjqAoR</a>
&mdash; Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina/status/1255406232359374849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The actor had been ailing ever since he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour a while back, and has been under medical attention for the same. He even went abroad for treatment.
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