Bollywood celebrities leave a long lasting impression on the minds of the people with not just their acting skills but also with their larger-than-life habits, their day-to-day activities, what they eat, what they wear, and so much more. They play a significant role in influencing the young minds. However, there have been many actors who have passed away suddenly at a young age leaving behind a huge void. Today morning, actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 54. His sudden demise has left people all over the country fully shocked. 

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The actor has been battling neuroendocrine tumour since 2018. Sadly, the Piku actor lost his mother in Jaipur just four days ago. He passed away today at a hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for colon infection.

Irrfan Khanâs demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.

His official spokesperson had confirmed on Tuesday that he was under doctorâs observation. Irrfan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons â Babil and Ayan. 

My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar posted a condolence note remembering the actor on his Twitter account. Besides Irrfan, here is a list of five other Bollywood celebrities who passed away too soon at a very young age:

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This young talented actor got immense popularity in Bollywood after working alongside actor Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd. The controversial movie hit theatres in the year 2007. She was introduced to the movie world at a very young age. Jiah also acted as a supporting actor in hit film Ghajini beside Aamir Khan in the year 2008. Her final onscreen performance was in Housefull in 2010. In 2013, she committed suicide at a tender age of 25, owing to the turbulent times in her personal life. Jiah didnât do many movies but her talent was not left unnoticed and her fans rooted for her always.

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Best known for his roles in Wanted, Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Inder Kumarâs sudden demise took everyone in the tinsel town by surprise. The actor passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 43 in Mumbai. He made his debut with 1996 film Masoom, featuring in over 20 movies in a career spanning over two decades. He had a promising start in the â90s with several notable films as a supporting actor such as Gaja Gamini, Maa Tujhhe Salaam and Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge. Besides, he also appeared on television in the hit TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi playing the part of Mihir Virani opposite Smriti Irani in 2002.

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Not many are aware that Rasika Joshi, who last played Neeraj Grover's mother in Ram Gopal Varma's Not A Love Story, passed away after losing her battle against cancer in 2011 at the young age of 39. She also played a character as the headmistress of a school in Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khanâs film  Billu. An NSD graduate, she has appeared in films like Darna Zaroori Hai,  Vaastu Shastra, Gayab , Billu, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa among others. 

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The news of veteran actress Srideviâs sudden death left her fans completely shocked. She died at the age of 54 on February 24, 2018. The actor was in Dubai to attend nephew Mohit Marwahâs wedding with her family. While Boney Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor returned to India, she decided to extend her stay for a few more days, which is when the news of her death came. She was hailed as Indiaâs first female superstar. Her death certificate claimed that her death was caused due to "accidental drowning."

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Renowned music composer and singer Aadesh Shrivastavaâs sudden passing away took everyone by surprise. He is known for his work in films like  Raajneeti,  Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Baabul, and  Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. In 2015, there were reports that his cancer had relapsed for the third time since 2010 and that he had been hospitalised for more than a month. Unfortunately, he died in a coma at a hospital in Mumbai, on September 5, 2015, a day after his 51st birthday.

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