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Dilip Kumar the 'Tragedy King' of Bollywood dead at 98 after prolonged illness

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Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the 'Tragedy King' and one of Hindi cinema's greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness.

He was 98.The 'Tragedy King' title came from Kumar´s numerous serious roles. In several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard.

He also was known as one of Bollywood's earliest Method actors for his expressive performances identifying a character's emotions.Kumar was hospitalized twice last month after he complained of breathlessness, and his family tweeted 'with a heavy heart and profound grief' the announcement of his passing.

His death comes after he lost two brothers last year to COVID-19. Bollywood icon: Dilip Kumar, hailed as the 'Tragedy King' and one of.

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