Irrfan Khan, "Life of Pi" & "Slumdog Millionaire" Actor Passes Away At 53

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Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan was a beloved actor known for his roles in Academy Award-winning films and his death has stunned the industry.

Hollywood is grieving the loss of another great talent today. Irrfan Khan has reportedly passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53. Khan was known as a celebrated crossover actor who amassed success in in his home country of India, throughout Europe, and in the United States. If he looks familiar, he should. He's starred in films like The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World, The Namesake, and the Oscar Award-winning films Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire.

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Condolences from friends and fans have been pouring into social media as people remember the beloved actor fondly. "No one could show the range of emotions with their eyes as much as #IrrfanKhan could," one person wrote on Twitter. "From Maqbool to Paan Singh Tomar to Lunchbox, I have loved watching his acting. Gone too soon. A true international star."

According to The New York Times, Irrfan Khan was admitted to the hospital last week to treat an infection in his colon. A spokesperson stated that the actor was living with cancer and succumbed to his infection today (April 29). We've collected a few tweets from people who admired Irrfan Khan and we send our sincerest condolences to his loved ones. Read through kind words below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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