Milkha Singh No More: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra And More Pour In Condolences For The Flying Sikh

Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and many more posted their condolences as Milkha SIngh succumbed to COVID-19 complications at the age of 91.

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Published on Jun 19 2021, 09:40:57

Milkha Singh No More: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra And More Pour In Condolences For The Flying Sikh

Padma Shri awardee Milkha Singh succumbed to COVID-19 related complications on June 18th, 2021. The sprinter was 91 years old when he breathed his last in Chandigarh. Last night Milkha Singh's family had released a statement confirming his sad demise.

The family statement read: "It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm. on the 18th of June 2021. He fought hard but God has his ways and it was perhaps true love and companionship that both our mother Nirmal Ji and now Dad have passed away in a matter of 5 days. We are deeply indebted to the doctors at PGI for their valiant efforts and the love and prayers we received from across the world and from yourselves. We Thank You. - Milkha Family"

Apart from PM Narendra Modi, celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Riteish Deshmukh, Sunny Deol and more condoled his death.

T 3940 - In grief .. Milkha Singh passes away .. the pride of India .. a great athlete .. a greater human ..
Waheguru di Mehr .. prayers 🙏🙏
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 19, 2021

The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched... An inspiration to me... an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 18, 2021

Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen!
May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 19, 2021

Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 18, 2021

Shri #MilkhaSingh Ji‘s name was and will forever be synonymous with speed. He inspired generations to run & never give up. Extremely saddened to know about his demise. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. #LongLiveFlyingSikh pic.twitter.com/0vAvGORe7d
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 19, 2021

The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever. 🇮🇳
#MilkhaSingh #मिल्खासिंह #RIPMilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/r8Cig3kxYZ
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) June 19, 2021

He may have left us, but we will never be without him.

Every Indian athlete since that famous race, probably carries in their heart a spark of possibility lit by #MilkhaSingh ji. 🙏🏽
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 19, 2021

Just 5 days back, Milkha Singh's wife, Nirmal Kaur too had passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Singh is survived by three daughters – Mona Singh, Aleeza Grover and Sonia Sanwalka as well as son Jeev Milkha Singh who is a golfer and also a Padma Shri awardee himself.