Veteran Actor Dharmendra Dies At 89 In Mumbai Hours After Sunny Deol Requested Prayers For His Recovery

Veteran actor Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai at Breach Candy Hospital, where he had been admitted last week. Earlier, reports claimed that the actor was on a ventilator, however, Sunny Deol's team had confirmed late on Monday night that he was stable and recovering well.

Details about Dharmendra's last rites have not been revealed yet.

Dharmendra Passes Away At 89

On November 10, his wife, veteran actress-politician Hema Malini, shared an update about his health, telling fans that he was being continuously monitored at the hospital. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter), Hema wrote on Monday, "I thank everyone for their concern about Dharam ji who is in hospital for observation. He is being continuously monitored and we are all with him. I request you all to pray for his welfare and speedy recovery."

Following news of his hospitalisation, Hema was seen arriving at the hospital on Monday evening to visit her ailing husband. Shortly after, Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol arrived with his sons, Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol. Later, Bobby Deol's wife, Tanya Deol, also reached the hospital.

Later, Govinda, Salman Khan, Ameesha Patel and Shah Rukh Khan, along with Aryan Khan, who shares a close bond with Dharmendra, were seen rushing to the hospital to visit him.

Meanwhile, police and security guards have erected barricades outside Dharmendra's Mumbai residence to manage the large crowds of media and fans gathering outside his home.

Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on October 31 for a routine check-up. Later, his team shared that there was absolutely no cause for concern, assuring fans that he was in good health.

"The actor is in good health and visits the hospital often for routine medical tests, which is the reason for his current stay. It seems that someone spotted him there, which has led to a frenzy among his fans, but there is nothing to be worried about as he is absolutely fine," said the team.

Dharmendra was gearing up for the release of his new film, Ikkis, alongside Agastya Nanda, which was slated to hit theaters on December 25.

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