Pakistan’s cricket fraternity have shared heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of the legendary comedian Umer Sharif.
Leaving everyone heartbroken, the King of Comedy succumbed to his illness at the age of 66 despite being flown abroad on priority by the government. He had been undergoing treatment in Germany for heart and kidney ailments.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja in his message on Twitter expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of the renowned comedian-actor.
“So sad to lose Umar Sharif. One of the finest in his field, his wit and humour was legendary. We will miss him more in today’s world that’s mired in pessimism,” he wrote.
So sad to lose Umar Sharif. One of the finest in his field, his wit and humour was legendary. We will miss him more in today’s world that’s mired in pessimism. RIP!!
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) October 2, 2021
As the news of his death spread like wildfire on the internet, cricketers took to social media and poured their hearts out to pay tribute to the veteran entertainer
Acknowledging the services of the celebrated legend, Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and many others responded to the sad news and expressed deep sorrow.
Rest in peace Umar Sharif sb???????? Thank you for your invaluable services for Pakistan and making us laugh with your eternal comedy over the years. You’ll be missed forever! pic.twitter.com/zvdoKIuCJ3
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 2, 2021
“I am so heart broken on the death of #UmerShareef sb. He was indeed the undisputed king of comedy and the legend of Pakistan. May Allah SWT forgive him, elevate his ranks and grant him Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen. Please recite Surah Fatiha for his soul. #Respect”, tweeted Babar Azam.
I am so heart broken on the death of #UmerShareef sb. He was indeed the undisputed king of comedy and the legend of Pakistan. May Allah SWT forgive him, elevate his ranks and grant him Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen. Please recite Surah Fatiha for his soul. #Respect pic.twitter.com/c2DBElmNBE
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 2, 2021
“Legendary Umar Sharif sahab passed away. I have no words to express my sorrow & sadness. He has spread so much happiness & laughter in his lifetime to be remembered forever.”, wrote Shoaib Akhtar.
Legendary Umar Sharif sahab passed away. I have no words to express my sorrow & sadness. He has spread so much happiness & laughter in his lifetime to be remembered forever.
ان للہ وانا الیہ راجعون #UmarSharif pic.twitter.com/YUhkUadzQY
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 2, 2021
لوگوں کو ہنسانا دنیا کا مشکل ترین کام ہے لیکن عمر شریف نے یہ کام خوب مہارت سے کیا۔۔ میں نے ہمیشہ انکی کامیڈی انجوائے کی۔ انکے پاس بے پناہ ہنر تھا، وہ بولتے تو کوئی انکو میچ نہ کر پاتا۔ سب کو ہنسانے والا، سب کو رلا گیا۔۔ ہم سب انکے جدا ہونے پر غمگین ہیں۔ اللہ مغفرت کرے آمین
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 2, 2021
Sad news King of comedy is passed away. Condolences to his family & to all fans #umarsharif May Allah bless him jannah ???????? Aameen pic.twitter.com/8nHHN1aViV
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 2, 2021
Umar Sharif sahab put smiles on our faces, he made us laugh. May he rest in peace. A true Pakistani hero. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. pic.twitter.com/84s2Psjivz
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) October 2, 2021
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Unfortunate to hear of the passing of legendary Umar Sharif sb. He was a wonderful human being and an academy of art & entertainment. May Allah give him Jannat ul Firdous and sabar to his family and friends
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) October 2, 2021
King of comedy Umer Sharif Saab is no more with us, we all miss you. May Allah rest his soul in peace ????????
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) October 2, 2021
Heartbreaking news to hear about the passing away of the legendary Umar Sharif sb???? inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah bless his soul with peace ???????? pic.twitter.com/ge9p63tDpn
— Hassan Ali ???????? (@RealHa55an) October 2, 2021
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