PM Narendra Modi expresses grief on Tom Alter's death

New Delhi: Veteran actor Tom Alter succumbed to skin cancer and breathed his last on September 29 night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on his death.

He extended condolences to the family and admirers of the actor, the official handle of the PMO tweeted.

PM expressed grief on the demise of Shri Tom Alter and recalled his contribution to the film world and theatre. He extended condolences to the family & admirers of Shri Tom Alter.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 30, 2017

Alter, 67, was diagnosed with stage four skin cancer and after giving it a tough fight lost the battle to the deadly 'c' word. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2008 by the government of India.