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Sean Morrison

Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood romantic hero dies aged 67 after battle with cancer

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died after a battle with cancer (Picture: AP file image)

Renowned Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died of cancer aged 67.

The star, famed for his romantic roles, was rushed to hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, it was reported.

He died on Thursday after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family said.

The scion of a famed industry family, he starred in celebrated movies such as Bobby and Mera Naam Joker.

He is survived by his wife and two children, and had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018.

"He remained jovial and determined to live to the fullest right through two years of treatment across two continents," the family said in a statement.

Kapoor's death followed that on Wednesday of another Indian actor, Irrfan Khan, 54, who had roles in films such as Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic Park.

He also suffered from cancer.

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