Dinesh Phadnis, Fredericks of ‘CID’, dies of liver ailment at 57
Dinesh Phadnis, the popular actor of the famous crime drama, has passed away | Twitter Photo/@phadnis_dinesh
Mumbai, Dec 5 (PTI) “CID” fame actor Dinesh Phadnis passed away at midnight at a hospital here following health complications, actor-friend Aditya Srivastava said. He was 57. The actor, best known for his appearance as Fredericks in popular TV show “CID”, was admitted to Tunga Hospital in suburban Mumbai a few days ago.
“Dinesh has left us around 12:08 am. We know that he had liver issues and it had an impact on the other organs. He was really unwell for two-three days. He couldn’t survive,” Srivastava told PTI.
Phadnis, one of the famous faces in the movie and TV industry, also featured in movies such as “Sarfarosh” and “Mela”.
The last rites were held in Borivali East this morning.
He is survived by his wife. PTI