Veteran comedian and stage actor Amanullah on Friday passed away at the age of 70 after prolonged illness.

Family sources and senior journalist Dr Shahid Masood also confirmed the news.

Amanullah had on March 3 once again been admitted to a private hospital in Lahore after his health deteriorated.

He had been shifted to the hospital for the fourth time as his condition was not getting stable. He was suffering from multiple medical complexities such as lungs, kidneys and breathing issues.

According to Amanullah’s family, he was admitted to hospital after his condition got precarious and that he was on ventilator.

The family had also appealed to the actor’s fans to pray for his recovery.