Legendary actor Afzaal Ahmad passes away in Lahore

Renowned TV and film star Syed Afzaal Ahmad, popularly known as Afzaal Chitta, passed away in Lahore on Friday after a protracted illness. He was 82.

Afzaal had suffered a brain hemorrhage in November 2001 after which his life never remained the same, leaving him with a speech impairment. On Thursday, his condition deteriorated and he was rushed to a hospital where he breathed his last on Friday. Afzaal is survived by his wife and three daughters.

His funeral prayers will be held at his Raiwind Road residence on Saturday after some relatives fly in from aboard.