Dev Anand Dead: Bollywood Star Dies In London At 88

Mumbai : India | Dec 04, 2011 at 7:14 AM PST

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Bollywood star Dev Anand, Indian film fixture for more than a half-century died of a heart attack in London at the age of 88.

Renowned for his roles in dozens of movies, including "Jewel Thief" and "Guide," the veteran actor, director and producer was working up to the last minute, with a new script in the works.

Anand died of a heart attack Saturday night in a hotel in London, where he had gone for a medical checkup.

India's prime minister joined Indian film stars and officials in lauding Anand's achievements and expressing sorrow for his death.

Anand's family plans to cremate his body in London on Tuesday or Wednesday.

I would like to express heartfelt condolence to his family. I wish his soul will rest in peace in Heaven.

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Dev Anand died of a heart attack in the British capital on Saturday