Padma Shri actor Tom Alter no more: B'wood stars express grief over veteran's death
Mumbai: After the deaths of Vinod Khanna, Om Puri and Reema Lagoo, the film industry has been jolted with the loss of another veteran this year, actor Tom Alter.
The veteran actor, who has showcased his talent in various fields including films, theatre, television and journalism, passed away late Friday at his residence in Mumbai after a battle with cancer.
The actor was popular for films like ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’, ‘Junoon’, ‘Aashiqui’, ‘Parinda’, ‘Sardar Patel’ and ‘Gandhi’, TV shows like ‘Bharat Ek Khoj’, ‘Shaktimaan’ and plays such as ‘In Ghalib In Delhi’.
Alter had also worked in English, Bengali, Assamese and Telugu films and also conducted Sachin Tendulkar’s first-ever interview.
He was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the government in 2008.
Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor and several others took to Twitter to express their grief over Alter’s death and sent their condolences to the families.
An all rounder is what he was, with a heart of gold. Back in the day, I even studied acting under him. You will be missed dearly #TomAlter pic.twitter.com/VagrwVLDr4
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 30, 2017
Goodbye to you my trusted friend! ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™! Actor Tom Alter, a Padma Shri awardee, dies of cancer at 67https://t.co/DkJkHZImO8
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) September 30, 2017
RIP Tom Alter...have the fondest childhood memories of seeing him on zabaan sambhal ke... https://t.co/Cvb1zq2OuP
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 30, 2017
So sad to hear about Tom Alter sir.. had the honour of knowing him while doing a play in Delhi .. such a lovely human being. Rest in Peace.
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) September 30, 2017
RIP. My friend and colleague Tom Alter. Bless you! pic.twitter.com/7JSWK0Qbww
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 30, 2017
I had the privilege of working with him in Bangistan. Will always remember him for his humility and kindness. #RIP #TomAlter https://t.co/xa9FLWcq7h
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 30, 2017
Meeting #TomAlter was always informative, educative & inspirational. He was great on stage, celluloid & on playground. Will miss you Tom.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) September 30, 2017
American that loved #India His commitment to Indian culture films n poetry was absolute. A friend we can never say goodbye to RIP #TomAlter
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) September 30, 2017
We mourn the untimely death of a legend who was more than just an actor. #TomAlter's presence in the world will truly be missed. Rest in peace..
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) September 30, 2017
Sad to know about #TomAlter Remember working with him as a AD in a film,His contribution 2 theater & cinema will be always remembered. RIP🙠pic.twitter.com/EHpfvaMzz0
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 30, 2017
Mr. Alters wife, Carol Alter was my English teacher for years. I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful couple. #TomAlter (1/2)
— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) September 30, 2017
Saddened to learn of the passing away of veteran actor Tom Alter. A wonderful person. May his soul rest in peace.ðŸ™ðŸ'™ pic.twitter.com/JuLh8qqoJp
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) September 30, 2017
Alter is survived by wife Carol, son Jamie, and daughter Afshaan.
