Dara Singh Passes away!

The legendary wrestler and actor, Dara Singh, 84, passed away today at 7.30 a.m. He breathed his last breath at his residence in Mumbai. He was admitted to hospital three days back following cardiac arrest and it is said to have affected brain and caused the damage. Earlier yesterday the doctors had confirmed a 'less chance of recovery' statement and the family had brought him back home. 

His doctor RK Aggarwal said, "He died due to cardiac respiratory arrest at around 7:30 am." Dara Singh will be cremated at 2 pm.

“Yesterday, we brought him from hospital to home…his wish was that he be at his home between his family. He passed away at 7.30 am due to cardio-respiratory arrest, he had suffered paralysis a few years back, and he also had a very rare brain disease.” added Aggarwal.

Yesterday Vindu Dhara Singh, had mentioned in a statement "He is already home. Please don't follow us. When he breathes his last, I'll let you know. There is no hope,"

He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in an emergency condition on July 7. He had suffered a cardiac arrest and since then he has been in the ICU.

Dara Singh remain undefeated in the ring during 1960's and was also known as Rustam-e-Hind and also 'Mahabali' Dara Singh. Dara Singh was the undisputed champion of champions in the wrestling ring and has won many times including the world championship in 1968

The Commonwealth wrestling champion entered film industry in the fifties and is known for his roles in King Kong and Faulad. He was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met (2007) playing Kareena Kapoor's grandfather.

The veteran actor had played the character of Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's epic television series Ramayan.

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- Unknown Updated at: Thursday, July 12, 2012