Celebrated Pakistani comic Umer Sharif passes away at 66
Legendary Pakistani comic Umer Sharif on Saturday handed away in Germany on the age of 66 after battling extreme well being issues. Sharif’s loss of life was confirmed by his spouse Zareen Umer’s sister.
Sharif had boarded an air ambulance on Tuesday for the United States, the place he had deliberate to obtain remedy.However, his well being situations deteriorated throughout a stopover in Germany, following which he was admitted to a hospital in Germany’s Nuremberg on Wednesday. There, he was recognized with a number of illnesses, together with coronary situations, in response to GeoTV.Umer Sharif had suffered a coronary heart assault in August of this yr. As per his shut aide Pervaiz Kaifi, the comic had already undergone two coronary heart bypasses on the time. Sharif had earlier appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan by means of a video, to assist him safe a visa for his medical remedy overseas. According to a report by Dawn, the Pakistan authorities and the Sindh authorities assured him assist and sanctioned Rs 40 million for his remedy.ALSO READ: Aircraft that ferried Indian officers in hunt for Mehul Choksi doubtless used for Taliban-Pakistan conferencesPakistan’s ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal, additionally confirmed Sharif’s demise in a tweet.With deep sorrow it’s introduced that Mr. Umer Sharif has handed away. In #Germany. Our deepest condolences to hie household and associates. Our CG is current on the hospital to help the household in each method.— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) October 2, 2021
Sharif’s loss of life was mourned by celebrities and leaders from throughout the border. Condolences poured in for the eminent comic on social media.Pakistan PM Imran Khan additionally took to Twitter to mourn his loss of life. He wrote, “Saddened to learn of Umar Sharif’s passing. I had the good fortune of touring with him to raise funds for SKMT. He was one of our great entertainers and will be missed. My prayers & condolences go to his family(sic).”Saddened to be taught of Umar Sharif’s passing. I had the great fortune of touring with him to boost funds for SKMT. He was one in all our nice entertainers and shall be missed. My prayers & condolences go to his household.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 2, 2021
Sharif’s Career Born on April 19, 1955, Sharif began his profession as a stage performer and adopted the title Umer Zarif. Later, he selected the title Umer Sharif.Sharif is the one actor in Pakistan who had obtained 4 Nigar Awards in a single yr. Besides, in 1992, he obtained nationwide awards for finest director and finest actor for Mr.420.He was additionally a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions as a comic, actor and producer within the leisure trade.ALSO READ: Meet IFS officer Sneha Dubey who gave befitting reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan at UNALSO WATCH: Pakistan has historical past, coverage of backing terrorists, says India’s first Secretary Sneha Dubey
