West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday paid homage to legendary Bengali iconic actor Soumitra Chatterjee who died at a city hospital after a prolonged battle with multiple ailments. Mamata Banerjee said the actor was a "fighter" who will be celebrated for his works and his death has delivered an irreparable blow to the film fraternity of the country.

Governor said Chatterjee's death has left a deep void and is a colossal loss to the world of cinema. Chatterjee died after a forty-day battle with complex ailments, a statement issued by the hospital, where he was undergoing treatment, said. He was 85.

Soumitra Chatterjee is survived by wife Deepa Chatterjee, daughter Poulomi Basu and son Sougata Chatterjee. Banerjee, who rushed to the private hospital where he breathed his last, said it is a sad day for Bengal and his fans across the globe.

Chatterjee's daughter Poulomi Basu, who was present there, thanked the actor's followers and admirers for their support for the last forty days when he was in the hospital. Condoling the death of the celebrated actor, Dhankhar tweeted, "Deeply grieved at the passing of veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay. Heartfelt condolences. A void is difficult to fill." "Soumitra da encapsulated and epitomized the essence of pristine Bengali sensibilities, emotions, culture and ethos. His rich legacy will be ever cherished and would inspire and motivate millions," the governor said in a condolence message.

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