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Veteran actor Durdana Butt passes away in Karachi

Veteran actor Durdana Butt passes away in Karachi

She had been on the ventilator for eight days after contracting Covid.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021

Veteran actor Durdana Butt passed away on Thursday after eight days on a ventilator at a hospital in Karachi. She was in her 80s.

News of her tragic passing was confirmed to Images by actor and RJ Khalid Malik who also shared the news on Instagram.

"Her family told me she was admitted because she had Covid," Malik said, adding that she was on the ventilator for about eight days. "Till the end, the doctors said she’s a fighter but when you are called [by your Creator] — and she understood that — she let go, she stopped fighting."

Journalist and public relations specialist Tehmina Khalid also confirmed Butt's death and said though she had Covid, she also suffered from cancer for the past few years. She was in poor health before she got Covid as well, she said.

Last week, news that she had been put on the ventilator emerged with celebrities across the industry asking fans to pray for her.

Butt was well known for her roles in Tanhaiyan and Aangan Terha, among many other dramas.

Condolences pour in

As news of Butt's passing spread, politicians and celebrities took to social media to mourn her.

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SAk Aug 12, 2021 01:18pm
She was one of my favorites.
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Haider Durrani Aug 12, 2021 01:26pm
Prayers for her. She was really versatile and a humourous lady.
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Gerry Dc Aug 12, 2021 01:39pm
May her soul rest in peace. A great actor
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AZAM AKBAR Aug 12, 2021 01:52pm
Rest In Peace.
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Zak Aug 12, 2021 01:58pm
Our prayers for a great actor. Sad loss.
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Sadia Aug 12, 2021 01:58pm
Rest in peace. We have lost another legend.
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Farhan khan Aug 12, 2021 02:02pm
RIP Apa. Most talented and natural actor. From her Drama's, Dogdogi is one of my favorite show.
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SK9595 Aug 12, 2021 02:03pm
Legendary face of PTV in the good old days. May her soul rest in peace!!
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tQ Aug 12, 2021 02:05pm
Inna lillahae wa inna illahae rajeoun.
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Tariq Aug 12, 2021 02:06pm
RIP my headmistress of Beacon House School.
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Fawad Elahi Aug 12, 2021 02:12pm
Innalillhee wainna illahee rajeeoon
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TZaman Aug 12, 2021 02:15pm
Terrific timings for in her comedy roles. Always will be remembered for her acting and as a good heart.
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Nasir Aug 12, 2021 02:24pm
Inna lillahe wa inna ilahe rajeoun Cant forget they way she used to say "Choudree Paaayen"
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Jaredlee007 Aug 12, 2021 03:07pm
Amazing actress she was. She was passionate about her work. May her soul rest in eternal peace (ameen).
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Ahmad Aug 12, 2021 03:16pm
Inna lillahe wa inna ilehe rajiun. May her soul Rest In Peace. She was a brilliant artist and will always be remembered.
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Syed Ahmed Aug 12, 2021 03:17pm
Pakistan first female pilot an versatile person we miss you Rest In Peace madam
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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Aug 12, 2021 03:47pm
Another big loss. Wonderful actress. Rip.
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Maz Aug 12, 2021 03:49pm
Inna lilla he wa inna elaihe rajeoun. May her soul rest in peace.
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Behruz khalili Aug 12, 2021 03:59pm
RIP
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saeed Aug 12, 2021 04:13pm
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون... اللہ تعالیٰ مرحومہ کو جنت الفردوس میں اعلیٰ مقام عطا فرمائے آمین
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Sami Aug 12, 2021 04:32pm
Great actor RIP
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Hafeez Shaikh Aug 12, 2021 04:44pm
Inna lillahe wa inna elaihi rajeoon
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Aug 12, 2021 04:49pm
What a grave, grim, gruesome, grisly, gross and great tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Jimmy Aug 12, 2021 05:02pm
She was my principal at Beaconhouse in 1985. The beautiful era is getting over.. إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
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Fast comment Aug 12, 2021 05:13pm
RIP.
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Khwaja Shirjeel Aug 12, 2021 05:47pm
She was a brilliant human being.
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Just Saying Aug 12, 2021 06:21pm
Inna Lillahe wa Inna Elaihe Rajeoun! A great actor who always spread smiles on millions of faces whenever she appeared, always looked genuine and a learned personality.
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Robin Mitha Aug 12, 2021 06:47pm
How sad, she was a real gem, could makeanyone laugh. She will be missed.
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Munawar lilani Aug 12, 2021 07:26pm
Principal at The City school karachi. 88' batch. R.I.P M'aam
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LAHORI KID Aug 12, 2021 07:29pm
As a kid, I remember seeing her on tv, but that was over 40 years ago when I lived in Pakistan
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Malik Aug 12, 2021 07:58pm
I love her acting she was so natural. Still watching her drama anghan Tera.
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AJ Aug 12, 2021 08:19pm
RIP Durdana Ji
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Amer Aug 12, 2021 09:42pm
RIP
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RIZ Aug 12, 2021 10:05pm
RIP ... She was a great actor and institution for youngsters.
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A Shah Aug 12, 2021 10:12pm
RIP all of my childhood actors are passing..... end of an era!
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Amin Aug 13, 2021 01:25am
such a talented lady, will really miss her.
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Bills Aug 13, 2021 07:16am
She was a great actor. RIP
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Truth be told Aug 13, 2021 08:22am
@Nasir Ameen. Yes, she was extremely talented and was amazing in every role she did.
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M. Saeed Aug 13, 2021 08:54am
May her soul rest in peace. A great entertainer and human being.
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NYS Aug 13, 2021 09:24am
RIP Nice, Intellectual, humourous lady we miss you acting in Angan tehra unforgettable
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Shahbaz Ahmed Tarar Aug 13, 2021 10:30am
She was simple but beautiful lady, and YES, she will be remembered. RIP
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