New Delhi: Popular comedian Raju Srivastava died today at the age of 58. Raju was hospitalised on August 9, after suffering a heart attack. It was informed that Raju was working out at his gym when suddenly he suffered a stroke.
He was immediately taken to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in New Delhi. Although his team informed that he was stable, but gradually his health deteriorated and he was kept onto ventilator support.
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It was reported that, when the condition became critical, he was first kept under the supervision of doctors in the Emergency Medicine Department and after that, he was admitted to the CCU (Cardiac Care Unit). Angiography of Raju Srivastava was done in which 100% blockage was found. Regarding the condition of the comedian, doctors say that his condition is critical.
Meanwhile, Raju’s manager told News18 Showsha that on Wednesday night his brain nerves were found swollen. He also shared that Raju cannot be provided with heavy medicines too because of his heart problems. However, he also added that doctors are trying all they could so that ‘Raju can survive’.
Raju Srivastava has earned a lot of names in comedy. He is the uncrowned king of this field. He has also appeared in many TV shows. His fan following on social media is also very high. Raju Srivastava has also appeared in many films and worked with many big stars. This news has given a big blow to the friends and fans of the industry including the family of the comedian.
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Srivastav also participated in reality TV shows including Bigg Boss season 3, comedy show Comedy Ka Maha Muqabala, Nach Baliye season 6 and Comedy Nights with Kapil.