Milkha Singh dies at 91. Priyanka Chopra to Akshay Kumar, Bollywood pays last respects

Milkha Singh died last night (June 18). Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh and other Bollywood celebrities took to social media to pay their last respects to the legendary Indian athelete.

Milkha Singh breathed his last on June 18 due to post-Covid issues. He was 91. Many Bollywood celebs took to social media to pay their last respects to the Flying Sikh. Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and many more remembered the legendary Indian athlete. Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched... An inspiration to me... an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir. Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen!May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir Shri #MilkhaSingh Ji‘s name was and will forever be synonymous with speed. He inspired generations to run & never give up. Extremely saddened to know about his demise. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. #LongLiveFlyingSikh pic.twitter.com/0vAvGORe7d Milkha Singh ji welcomed us into his home and his lovely wife fed us the most unforgettable aloo parathas I've ever had... He truly was an incredible sportsman, phenomenal host and above all an amazing human being... will be truly & deeply missed... pic.twitter.com/v30wbHq9L1 The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever.#MilkhaSingh# #RIPMilkhaSingh pic.twitter.com/r8Cig3kxYZ He believed he could fly and boy he did. Go well sir. Try and come again to inspire the next generations. #MilkhaSingh Priyanka Chopra took to Twitter to pay her last respects to Milkha Singh. She remembered him as a warm and welcoming person. She wrote, "Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family. #MilkhaSingh (sic)."