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B-town mourns demise of veteran actress Reema Lagoo

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities have expressed their heartfelt condolences at the demise of veteran actress Reema Laggo.

ANI May 18, 2017 16:46 IST

B-town mourns demise of veteran actress Reema Lagoo

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities have expressed their heartfelt condolences at the demise of veteran actress Reema Laggo. The 59-year-old-actress took her last breath at 3 a.m in Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital, following a cardiac arrest. Karan Johar, who worked with her in films like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Kal Ho Na Ho,' was deeply saddened by the news and wrote, "This is truly sad news...she was warm, gracious and an exceptional actor...I had the privilege of directing her....#RIPReemaLagoo"

This is truly sad news...she was warm, gracious and an exceptional actor...I had the privilege of directing her....#RIPReemaLagoo
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 18, 2017

Rishi Kapoor? took to Twitter to express his grief over the 'Hum Apke Hai Kaun' actress' demise, "RIP. Worked in quite a few films. Reema Lagoo. Good friend. Heartfelt condolences."

RIP. Worked in quite a few films. Reema Lagoo. Good friend. Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/GItoweLzsR
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) May 18, 2017

Paresh Rawal?, who has worked with Lagoo in many films, wrote, "Reema lagoo an endearing n positive persona . A friend n a colleague since theatre days . RIP ."

Reema lagoo an endearing n positive persona . A friend n a colleague since theatre days . RIP .
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) May 18, 2017

Meanwhile, Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag? also expressed his grief and wrote, "Life is indeed so fragile. Condolences on the passing away of actress #ReemaLagoo and Environment Minister #AnilDave . Om Shanti !"

Life is indeed so fragile. Condolences on the passing away of actress #ReemaLagoo and Environment Minister #AnilDave .
Om Shanti !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 18, 2017

Here's what other celebs tweeted - Kangana Ranaut?: So Sad To Hear The Passing Of #ReemaLagoo Thank You For All Your Great Contribution To Indian Cinema Your's Truly #KanganaRanaut.

So Sad To Hear The Passing Of #ReemaLagoo Thank You For All Your Great Contribution To Indian Cinema Your's Truly #KanganaRanaut.?? pic.twitter.com/e4iVsPK3ve
— Kangana Ranaut (@RealKangana) May 18, 2017

Mahesh Bhatt

We said goodbye to one another after making a promise to meet soon. That never happened . We think we have time.We don't!!Goodbye Reemaji.
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) May 18, 2017

Riteish Deshmukh?: Shocked & saddened. Reema Lagoo ji will be missed. She will always be remembered for her iconic roles in cinema & on stage. RIP

Shocked & saddened. Reema Lagoo ji will be missed. She will always be remembered for her iconic roles in cinema & on stage. RIP
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 18, 2017

Boman Irani: Our very dear Reema Lagoo is no more. Always kind, funny and loving. Saddened. RIP #ReemaLagoo

Our very dear Reema Lagoo is no more.
Always kind, funny and loving.
Saddened.
RIP #ReemaLagoo
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) May 18, 2017

Maniesh Paul: RIP reema lagoo ji...u will be missed...

RIP reema lagoo ji...u will be missed...
— Maniesh Paul (@ManishPaul03) May 18, 2017

On the work front, Lagoo was last seen in TV soap 'Namkaran,' where she was portraying the character Dayawanti Mehta. The show was inspired by the 1998 movie 'Zakhm,' which was based on Mahesh Bhatt's life.

(ANI)