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Legendary Actor Soumitra Chatterjee Dies At 85 In Kolkata

One of Bengali cinema's most celebrated actor has passed away
Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee gestures after receiving the order of 'Chevalier (Knight) de la Légion d'Honneur' during a special function in Kolkata on January 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Dibyangshu SARKAR (Photo credit should read DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee gestures after receiving the order of 'Chevalier (Knight) de la Légion d'Honneur' during a special function in Kolkata on January 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Dibyangshu SARKAR (Photo credit should read DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Kolkata: Iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee died on Sunday after over-a-month-long battle with multiple ailments, a statement issued by the hospital, where he was undergoing treatment, said. He was 85.

The thespian is survived by wife, son and daughter.

Chatterjee was admitted to the hospital on October 6 after he tested positive for COVID-19. He recovered from the infection, but his condition did not improve as he suffered from multiple ailments, including neurological complications.

“We declare with heavy heart that Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay breathed his last at 12.15 pm at Belle Vue Clinic today (15 November 2020). We pay our homage to his soul,” the hospital said in its statement.

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