B-town mourns Tom Alter's death, offer condolences to family

MUMBAI: Bollywood celebrities Anil Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Nimrat Kaur paid tributes to veteran theatre, film and television actor Tom Alter, who passed away at the age of 67.

Alter, who had been battling stage four skin cancer, died last night at his residence here.

Rishi tweeted, "RIP. My friend and colleague Tom Alter. Bless you!"

RIP. My friend and colleague Tom Alter. Bless you! pic.twitter.com/7JSWK0Qbww

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 30, 2017

Anil remembered Alter as an all rounder and a person with a heart of gold.

"An all rounder is what he was, with a heart of gold. Back in the day, I even studied acting under him. You will be missed dearly #TomAlter."

An all rounder is what he was, with a heart of gold. Back in the day, I even studied acting under him. You will be missed dearly #TomAlter pic.twitter.com/VagrwVLDr4

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 30, 2017

"RIP Tom Alter... Have the fondest childhood memories of seeing him on Zabaan Sambhal ke...," Arjun tweeted.

RIP Tom Alter...have the fondest childhood memories of seeing him on zabaan sambhal ke... https://t.co/Cvb1zq2OuP

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 30, 2017

Nimrat wrote, "Waking up to some tragic news about the passing away of Mr Tom Alter. A one of a kind, grace personified, thorough gentleman. #RIPTomAlter."

Waking up to some tragic news about the passing away of Mr. Tom Alter. A one of a kind, grace personified, thorough gentleman. #RIPTomAlter

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 30, 2017

Manoj Bajpayee said, "May you rest in peace tom sir!! condolences to his near and dear ones."

May you rest in peace tom sir!!condolences to his near and dear ones. https://t.co/IKAT3KiM08

— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 30, 2017

Huma wrote, "So sad to hear about Tom Alter sir... Had the honour of knowing him while doing a play in Delhi. Such a lovely human being. Rest in Peace."

So sad to hear about Tom Alter sir.. had the honour of knowing him while doing a play in Delhi .. such a lovely human being. Rest in Peace.

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) September 30, 2017

Athiya Shetty said Alter's wife Carol taught her English and she had a great time knowing the veteran actor.

"Mr Alter's wife, Carol Alter was my English teacher for years. I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful couple. #TomAlter

"Fortunate enough to have interacted and heard Mr. Alter's journey. Always underlying being a good human being, reflects in your work."

Mr. Alters wife, Carol Alter was my English teacher for years. I had the privilege of knowing this beautiful couple. #TomAlter (1/2)

— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) September 30, 2017

Fortunate enough to have interacted and heard Mr. Alter’s journey. Always underlying being a good human being, reflects in your work🙏🏼 (2/2)

— Athiya Shetty (@theathiyashetty) September 30, 2017

"#TomAlter- A superb actor, creative genius, die hard sportsman and a beautiful heart and mind moved on to the next life. RIP my friend," posted Jaaved Jaaferi.

#TomAlter- A superb actor, creative genius, die hard sportsman and a beautiful heart and mind moved on to the next life. RIP my friend

— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) September 30, 2017

Director Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "Sad to know about #TomAlter. Remember working with him as a AD in a film. His contribution to theater and cinema will be always remembered. RIP."

Sad to know about #TomAlter Remember working with him as a AD in a film,His contribution 2 theater & cinema will be always remembered. RIP🙏 pic.twitter.com/EHpfvaMzz0

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) September 30, 2017