'Bigg Boss 13' winner Sidharth Shukla dies of cardiac arrest at 40

Renowned Indian TV personality Sidharth Shukla, who won Bigg Boss 13, breathed his last on Thursday. He was 40. 

Shukla passed away after suffering a massive heart attack on Thursday, Indian media reported. He was 40.

An official at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital revealed, "He was brought dead to the hospital some time ago."

Shukla is survived by his mother and two sisters.

Soon after his death was announced, a number of celebrities started pouring out condolence messages on Twitter.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee wrote, "OMG!!! This is So Shocking!!! Words will fail to describe the shock and sense of loss of his near and dear ones !!! May he res in peace !!! No yaar !!!!"

Comedian and actor Sunil Grover tweeted, "Shocked and sad to know about Sidharth Shukla. Gone too soon. Prayers. Rest in peace." Actor Nimrat Kaur wrote, "Heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of late Sidharth Shukla. Terribly shocking and distressing news…."

His Bigg Boss co-contestant Himanshi Khurana tweeted, "Oh my God. It’s hard to believe. RIP Sidharth Shukla."

Sidharth Shukla made his TV debut in 2008 show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. In 2014, he made his Bollywood debut in a supporting role in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

He went on to win season 13 of Bigg Boss and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and collected immense fame.