![]() ![]() However, his condition deteriorated on the way and he was admitted to a hospital during a stopover in Germany. Sharif, who had undergone two heart bypass surgeries, left on the air ambulance on September 28. Khan had sanctioned 40 million Pakistan Rupees for his treatment. The federal and Sindh provincial governments had arranged an air ambulance to send him to Washington to undergo an urgent life-saving heart procedure. "He was one of our (greatest) entertainers and will be missed," he said. Khan said that he had "the good fortune" of touring with the comedian to raise funds for a hospital. ![]() Prime Minister Khan said that he was saddened to learn about Sharif’s demise. Our CG (Consulate General) is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way”. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Pakistan's Ambassador to Germany Dr Mohammad Faisal said in a tweet: “With deep sorrow, it is announced that Mr Umer Sharif has passed away in Germany. God grant him peace as he had been undergoing a lot of health problems since last year,” Shah told PTI. His death was met with immediate shock and grief in Pakistan with Prime Minister Khan leading the condolence messages for the comedian legend.Īrts Council of Pakistan's president Ahmed Shah said he got the news about Sharif’s death after speaking to his family. Sharif, who was married thrice, was accompanied on the air ambulance by his third wife, Zareen, when he passed away. His departure through the air ambulance was delayed by a day or two as doctors at the private hospital where he was admitted at in Karachi were reluctant to give him a clearance to undertake such a long journey. The veteran comedian, actor, producer and television personality had been battling for his life and was critically ill since last year.Įarlier this month, his family sought help from Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Office to arrange a health visit to the US. Pakistan’s celebrated comedian Umer Sharif passed away on Saturday in Germany where he was admitted to a hospital after his condition deteriorated while being flown to the US on an air ambulance to undergo a life-saving heart procedure. ![]()
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