Nattu Kaka of Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma passes away

Nattu Kaka aka Ghanshyam Nayak in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma' for many years, passed away after a long battle with cancer and chemotherapy, the legendary actor died on October 3rd. The entire cast and crew of his show is distraught and terrified. The veteran performer died at 5:30 p.m. At the time, he was 76.

Asit Kumar Modi, the show's producer, confirmed the news on his Twitter page.

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Following Ghanshyam Nayak's death, the show's official Instagram account issued the following statement:  “It pains us to inform you all with a heavy heart about the demise of Mr Ghanshyam Nayak ji who played the role of Nattu Kaka in #TaarakMehtaKaOoltahChasmah."

"Ghanshyam ji has been a invaluable member of our TMKOC family for all the 13 years of our time. @officialasitkumar Ji and his association went way back before even our show began,” the statement read further.

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“So, today, we grieve the loss of not only an amazing actor but also that of a close friend and a family member. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Om shanti”