Mumbai, June 19 -- LegendaryIndian track and field athlete Milkha Singhpassed away on Friday night after a month-long battle with COVID-19.He was admitted to ICU on June 3 due to dipping oxygen level. On May 20, he had tested positive for COVID19. Six days ago, on June 13, Milkha's wife Nirmal had passed away.

The sad demise of the former Indian sprinter void in people's hearts. Many took to social media to express their sadness. Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Angad Bedi, Madhur Bhandarkarand others also extended their condolences on the death.

SRK tweeted, "The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and h...