Celebs and Political Leaders Mourn the Death of Tom Alter

Tom Alter no more, friends and colleagues share their sorrow on Twitter.

Veteran film, television, and theater actor Tom Alter succumbed to skin cancer on Friday night at his residence at the age of 67. Alter was battling stage four of cancer at a Mumbai hospital, where he was admitted earlier in September.

As we woke up to the sad news of the veteran actor’s demise, several celebrities and leaders tweeted their condolences on the passing away of Tom Alter.

Sad to hear of demise of veteran actor Tom Alter. He will be remembered by film lovers. Condolences to his family #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 30, 2017

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

Devastated to hear of my friend Tom Alter’s death. We first met in 1973 on the cricket field, he playing for Mussoorie, me for Dehradun.

— Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) September 30, 2017

RIP Tom Alter...have the fondest childhood memories of seeing him on zabaan sambhal ke... https://t.co/Cvb1zq2OuP

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 30, 2017

The world is a good man short this morning. Fine actor, pure sports lover and kind human being. You enriched our world #TomAlter

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 30, 2017

Saddened by the demise of Tom Alter,a fine actor,wonderful human being. My sincere condolences to his family. May his soul Rest In Peace

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) September 30, 2017

RIP. My friend and colleague Tom Alter. Bless you! pic.twitter.com/7JSWK0Qbww

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 30, 2017

Waking up to some tragic news about the passing away of Mr. Tom Alter. A one of a kind, grace personified, thorough gentleman. #RIPTomAlter

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 30, 2017

An all rounder is what he was, with a heart of gold. Back in the day, I even studied acting under him. You will be missed dearly #TomAlter pic.twitter.com/VagrwVLDr4

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 30, 2017

Goodbye to you my trusted friend! 🙏🙏🙏! Actor Tom Alter, a Padma Shri awardee, dies of cancer at 67https://t.co/DkJkHZImO8

— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) September 30, 2017