Mumbai, Nov. 28 -- Renowned Marathi poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Baig affectionately known as the King of Humour passed away today in Amravati district of Maharashtra due to prolonged illness.
He is survived by his wife Fatema Mirza, a son and two daughters.
Dr Baig, whose witty and insightful style brought a fresh dimension to Marathi, was undergoing treatment for kidney disease in Amravati, where his health had recently deteriorated.
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