Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee passed away at the age of 84 on Monday and condolences are coming in for him from all around the world. Mukherjee, who was suffering from a lung infection, was put into ventilator support before taking his last breath at the Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi Cantt. As the news broke out, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, Ajinkya Rahane and many other prominent members of cricket fraternity took to social media and expressed grief. Gambhir called the former President a 'great leader' while Mukherjee's demise deeply saddened Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan. Pranab Mukherjee Dies at 84, Former President of India Breathes His Last at Army Hospital in Delhi.

Mukherjee, who served as India's President from 2012 to 2017, had also tested positive for coronavirus on August 10 and was admitted to the Delhi hospital. A day later, the hospital revealed that a large brain clot was found and surgery was undertaken soon after. "Workup at the hospital revealed a large brain clot for which he underwent emergency life-saving surgery. Post-surgery he continues to remain critical on ventilatory support," the hospital had said. However, Mukherjee's health condition continued to get deteriorated and he eventually breathed his last on Monday. The tragedy saddened several cricket stars as they mourned the former President's death. Pranab Mukherjee Dies at 84: PM Narendra Modi Expresses Grief, Says 'He Has Left Indelible Mark on Development Trajectory of Our Nation.'

Gautam Gambhir Pays Tribute!!

Virat Kohli Remembers Brilliant Leader!!

Virender Sehwag's Condolences!!

Anil Kumble's Message!!

Ajinkya Rahane Saddened!!

VVS Laxman Expresses Grief

On August 10, when Mukherjee was tested positive for COVID-19, he had urged his contacts to self-isolate and get tested for the virus. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID-19 today. I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week to please self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19," the former President had tweeted.

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