Dilip Kumar’s brother dies of Covid-19 complications

Aslam Khan had been suffering from various pre-existing ailments including diabetes and heart disease

Aslam Khan, the younger brother of veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, died early on Friday morning, reported Hindustan Times. Aslam had tested positive for Covid-19 last week. Aside from the diagnosis, he had various pre-existing ailments including diabetes, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease. The news of his death was confirmed by Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Last Saturday, Aslam along with his brother Ehsan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital. Aslam had complained of breathlessness, he was rushed to the hospital, along with Eshan. Both of them tested positive for Covid-19 and were immediately admitted at the coronavirus ward of the hospital. Their oxygen saturation had dropped below 80%.

Dr Jalil Parker from the hospital had earlier told Hindustan Times, “They have been kept in ICU but we haven’t intubated them as yet. Considering their age and pre-condition health issues like diabetes and hypertension, we have to be extra careful while treating them.” Eshan is about 90 years of age while Aslam was a few years younger.

Back in April, Dilip Kumar had confirmed that he was self-isolating in his home and was being looked after by his wife Saira Banu. He had retweeted a tweet that read, “Dilip Sahab – @TheDilipKumar – is fine. He’s resting at home, locked down, under self-isolation, being looked after by his loving and devoted wife #SairaBanu Thank you, everybody, for the prayers and wishes.”

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