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President Alvi, PM Imran and entire nation mourn the death of legendary comedian Umer Sharif

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and the entire nation have expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the death of renowned comedian and actor Umer Sharif.

Published 5 years ago on Oct 2nd 2021, 11:22 pm

By Web Desk

President Alvi, PM Imran and entire nation mourn the death of legendary comedian Umer Sharif

The president and the prime minister, in their separate condolence messages, prayed for the departed soul and grant of courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss.

The president observed that late Sharif had earned distinction in the field of comedy and carved out a place for himself.

The prime minister observed that Umer Sharif was a talented personality who enjoyed a distinct place in acting and comedy. His services in the relevant field would be remembered for long.

وزیر اعظم عمران خان کا معروف اداکار و فنکار عمر شریف کے انتقال پر گہرے دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار

عمر شریف بے شمار صلاحیتوں کے مالک تھے اور فنون لطیفہ کے شعبے میں ایک منفرد مقام رکھتے تھے: وزیر اعظم

فن کے شعبے میں ان کی خدمات کو تادیر یاد رکھا جائے گا: وزیر اعظم pic.twitter.com/FEjsqhoOWy
— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) October 2, 2021

Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry also said that the person who always put smiles on the faces of people of all ages has passed away.

"The nation has paid an outstanding tribute to the artist, proving that we are a nation that loves art and artists," the information minister said.

عمربھر لوگوں کے چہروں پر مسکراہٹ کا تحفہ سجانے والے عمر شریف جنت کو عازم سفر ہوئے، قوم نے اپنےفنکار کو بہترین خراج تحسین پیش کیااور ثابت کیا کہ ہم فن اور فنکاروں سے محبت کرنے والی قوم ہیں ،عمر شریف کا نام پاکستان کے فنون لطیفہ کے انسائکلوپیڈیا میں ہمیشہ سنہرے حروف سے لکھا جائیگا
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) October 2, 2021

Legendary comedian Umer Sharif, 66, died in Germany on Saturday after developing serious health complications.

On 28 September, late Umar Sharif was boarded in an air ambulance for treatment at a hospital in the US, but his condition deteriorated on the way and he was admitted to a hospital in Germany during a stopover.

The popular comedian was born on April 19, 1955 and started his career as a stage performer. He shot to prominence with his remarkable performance in stage plays like Bakra Qistoon Pe and Buddha Ghar Pe Ha.

Sharif received national awards for best director and best actor in 1992 for Mr. 420.

He was also awarded with ten Nigar Awards. Umar Sharif was also a recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions in the film, Tv and stage drama.

Nation mourn Sharif's death

The entire nation was left in shock on Saturday evening after news broke of the demise of legendary comedian Umer Sharif, who was en route to the United States for medical treatment.

Sharif had been admitted to a hospital in Germany’s Nuremberg on Wednesday after his health deteriorated during his flight to the US. The comedian was diagnosed with multiple ailments including coronary conditions.

Sharif was expected to resume his travel to the US soon, but the departure was postponed due to his poor health.

The 66-year-old passed away while hospitalised in Germany.

Major politicians, cricketers, social activists, and people from across the country mourned the death of a man who had entertained them all for decades.

Bollywood celebrities like Raza Murad, Dalir Mehdi, Johnny Liver, Kapil Sharma, while Pakistani actors and singers Babra Sharif, Deedar, Ahsan Khan, Atta Ullah Eisa Khalivi, Meera, Naseem Vicky, Sohail Ahmad, Bahroz Sabazwari and others shared condolences on the death of the comedy king.