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Aamir Khan's longtime assistant Amos dies of heart attack

Amos Paul was hale and hearty which is why his death came as a shock to Aamir Khan. He collapsed in the morning and was rushed to the hospital by the actor and his director-wife Kiran Rao.

Aamir Khan's longtime assistant Amos dies of heart attack Image Source : YOGEN SHAHAamir Khan's longtime assistant Amos dies of heart attack

Superstar Aamir Khan's longtime assistant Amos Paul passed away on Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 60. Amos, who had been working with Aamir for the past 25 years, was taken to the Holy Family hospital where he breathed his last.​ Amos Paul was one of the most trusted persons that the actor had. He was hail and hearty and this is the reason why his death came as a shock to everyone. Not just Aamir, Amos also worked with Rani Mukherji for a very long time. Amidst this lockdown, this is a piece of very sad news which Aamir has received.

Superstar Aamir Khan attended the cremation of his longtime assistant Amos along with his wife Kiran Rao. The duo was seen consoling Amos' family members. Not just him, Rani also reached the cremation ground to pay tribute bid farewell for the last time. See the photos here (Photo credit Yogen Shah):

Aamir Khan and wife Kira Rao at the funeral of longtime assistant Amos.

Aamir Khan at the funeral of longtime assistant Amos.

Aamir Khan and wife Kira Rao at the funeral of longtime assistant Amos.

Rani Mukherjee at the funeral of Amos Paul.

Aamir's close friend and "Lagaan" co-star Karim Hajee said Amos collapsed in the morning and was rushed to the hospital by the actor, his director-wife Kiran Rao, and their team." Amos worked with a superstar but was endearing and simple. He was like this to not just Aamir but everyone. He put everyone at ease and was a wonderful person. He had a wonderful heart, was so bright and a hard worker," Karim told PTI.

Amos Paul

"He had no major illness, his death is shocking. He died with his boots on. Both Aamir and Kiran are devasted. Aamir had sent us a message and said it is an irreplaceable loss. We were so numb, we will miss him," he added.

Karim said Amos had recently turned grandfather and his death is a huge loss to everyone who knew him. Amos is survived by his wife and two children.

-(With PTI inputs)

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