Irrfan Khan's spokesperson issues a statement on his health, says don't spread rumours

Irrfan Khan's spokesperson issues a statement on his health, says don't spread rumours

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Irrfan Khan had announced last month that he is suffering from a neuroendocrine tumour and is currently in London getting treated for it

News of Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan’s deteriorating health shocked the industry last month as he announced that he is suffering from a neuroendocrine tumour. Currently in London for the treatment, Irrfan missed out on the release of his latest film Blackmail.

As the entertainment industry geared up to celebrate the film and praise Irrfan for his acting, there are various rumours circulating on social media regarding the actor’s health -- and his spokesperson hasn’t taken it lightly.

Irrfan’s spokesperson issued another official statement saying:

“This latest round of news being spread through social media in the last few days about Irrfan’s health is absolutely false and there’s no truth to it whatsoever. We as his family and friends again request the members of the media to continue their support and the prayers that have come Irrfan’s way. However, it’s not right to spread rumours through mediums of social media without fact check or any official validation. In the meanwhile once again we request everyone to refrain from picking up social media statuses as affirmative developments on someone’s health.”

This is what Irrfan posted on Twitter last month revealing the nature of his illness: