Legendary cartoonist RK Laxman, creator of 'Common Man', dies aged 94
Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman passed away on January 26, 2015.
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New Delhi: Eminent cartoonist RK Laxman passed away on January 26, 2015.
Following his ill health Laxman was put back on ventilator support on Sunday morning.
A legendary cartoonist, who created the `The Common Man` was admitted in a private hospital earlier this month following multiple-organ failure.
Whereas, his condition was better until today morning when he was admitted again to a hospital in Pune.
His demise has left a major void. PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay his condolences.
My condolences to the family & countless well-wishers of a legend whose demise leaves a major void in our lives. RIP RK Laxman.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2015
India will miss you RK Laxman. We are grateful to you for adding the much needed humour in our lives & always bringing smiles on our faces.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2015
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley posted: Condolences on the sad demise of eminent cartoonist R K Laxman. He made his daily point while making us laugh.
Condolences on the sad demise of eminent cartoonist R K Laxman. He made his daily point while making us laugh.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 26, 2015
Bollywood stars also condole the demise of RK Laxaman, actor Farhan Akhtar posted: The common man just lost its first citizen. RIP R.K Laxman.
The common man just lost its first citizen. RIP R.K Laxman.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 26, 2015
Vishal Dadlani too remembered the legend.
Feels like a kick in the gut! One of the bravest, most impartial, funniest cartoonists and political commentators ever! RK Laxman, RIP!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 26, 2015
RIP RK Laxman - a huge loss to us Mango People. #Respect #Legend
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 26, 2015
A Magsaysay laureate, Laxman's cartoons regaled generations since 1950s. However, a few years ago he stopped drawing due to ill health.
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