After a two year long battle with cancer, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor breathed his last today morning at the age of 67. He was admitted in H N Reliance Hospital. 

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan confirmed the news on Twitter. “He’s GONE .. ! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed !"

His death comes a day after the tragic demise of Irrfan Khan who also was suffering from cancer. Also three months ago, the disease had claimed life of his sister Ritu Nanda.

"Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45 am in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital said he kept them entertained to the last.

“He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents. Family, friends, food and films remained his focus and everyone who met him during this time was amazed at how he did not let his illness get the better of him," the family said in a statement.

Rishi Kapoor is survived by wife Neetu Kapoor, son Ranbir and daughter Ridhima.