Indian actor Irrfan Khan has passed away at the age of 53.

A statement issued by the late actor's spokesperson said: "It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away."

"Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him."

Passed away in Mumbai

Khan passed away in Mumbai after fighting a complication that arose from a colon infection.

His spokesperson said the late actor discovered he had been afflicted with a "rare cancer" in 2018 — neuroendocrine tumour — which he had been fighting since:

"After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’."

Acted in both Bollywood and Hollywood

Khan is most well-known internationally for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Life of Pi (2012), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), and Jurassic World (2015).

He was also a prominent actor in Bollywood, with many actors and actresses in the Indian film industry paying tribute to him following news of his demise.

T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. 🙏
An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum ..
Prayers and duas 🙏

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020

Top photo via Jurassic World & The Amazing Spider-Man