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Updated 06 Mar, 2020 10:41am

Veteran comedian Amanullah passes away

ISLAMABAD: Veteran actor, King of comedy and living-legend of Pakistan's theater industry, Amanullah Khan passed away on Friday morning, He was 70.

Family sources confirmed his death and said Amanullah Khan was hospitalized in January 2018. He was treated in the intensive care unit of a local hospital in Lahore but was released later.

He was reportedly suffering from a common cold and then developed some complications. He died today (6 March) 2020 due to lungs and kidney failure.

His performed on various stage dramas, films and accumulated audience appreciation for his unique style, PTV, private news channels reported.

Sohail Ahmad one of his fellow comedian has also confirmed his death and expressed deep grief over the death of prominent stage actor and comedian.

He prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

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