Veteran Pakistani comedian and television personality Umer Sharif passed away at 66 in Germany on October 2. Pakistan’s ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal, confirmed the same with a tweet. He wrote, “With deep sorrow it is announced that Mr. Umer Sharif has passed away. In #Germany. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our CG is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way.”
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Indian celebrities Kapil Sharma and Randeep Hooda also offered their condolences. Taking took Twitter, Kapil wrote, “Alvida (goodbye legend. May your soul Rest In Peace #UmerShareef.” On the other hand, Randeep tweeted, “Thank you for the great laughs. Rest in applause.”
Alvida legend may your soul Rest In Peace #UmerShareef pic.twitter.com/ks4vS4rdL0— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) October 2, 2021
Thank you for the great laughs Rest in applause #umarsharif pic.twitter.com/qyUbkZWQgF— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) October 2, 2021
Sharif’s son Jawad had earlier shared that the comedian had to be taken to the US. “My father, who has been in a private hospital for the last few weeks due to a heart problem and other complications, has finally left (for the US) this morning and was taken to the Jinnah International Airport in an ambulance with a full medical team,” Jawad said, as per a report in PTI.
Meanwhile, Sharif started his career at the age of 14 with stand-up comedy.
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