Actor Tom Alter dies at 67 after battling with cancer
The actor's family released a statement which was quoted by the media:"It is with sadness we announce the death of Tom Alter, actor, writer, director, Padma Shri, and our dear husband and father."
Alter, who was suffering from a stage four skin cancer, returned home on Thursday and died on Friday, news reports said.
Alter was mostly known for his acting in Hindi films, who has also worked on television. One of his popular films was Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khilari along with Kranti, Sardar.
He is famous for his archetypal role of Sahib which he played in Indian cinema over the years.
The actor was awarded Padma Shri in 2008.
President Ram Nath Kovind expressed his condolence on Twitter, as saying: "Sad to hear of demise of veteran actor Tom Alter. He will be remembered by film lovers. Condolences to his family."
Sad to hear of demise of veteran actor Tom Alter. He will be remembered by film lovers. Condolences to his family #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 30, 2017
Prime minister Narendra Modi tweeted to say: "PM expressed grief on the demise of Shri Tom Alter and recalled his contribution to the film world and theatre. He extended condolences to the family & admirers of Shri Tom Alter."
PM expressed grief on the demise of Shri Tom Alter and recalled his contribution to the film world and theatre. He extended condolences to the family & admirers of Shri Tom Alter.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 30, 2017
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