Kolkata, Aug. 25 -- Veteran Bengali actor, politician Joy Banerjee passed away today morning.
He was 62.
He had been battling respiratory ailments, including pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Banerjee was admitted to a private multispeciality hospital on August 15 and discharged the following day, but his health quickly deteriorated.
He was again rushed to the hospital and was placed on ventilation on August 17 and breathed his last at 11:35 am on August 25. His mortal remains are currently kept at the hospital.
According to family members, the body will be taken home later, though there is no confirmation yet on whether it will be taken to the party office. His last rites are expected to be performed four hou...