London: Actress Sophiya Haque, a popular VJ back in the 1990s, has died reportedly from cancer. She had been ailing for a long time.
She was well known for her roles in West End productions like ‘Bombay Dreams’, ‘The Far Pavilions’, ‘Wah Wah Girls’.
Her friends and colleagues turned to Twitter to express condolences.
VISHAL DADLANI @V1SH4L
Life is short, so fickle. RIP Sophiya Haque, you beautiful spirit. People, hold your loved ones close, tell 'em you love them everyday!
Asjad Nazir @asjadnazir
With a deep sense of sorrow, heartbreak & loss, I want to let you know my dear friend Sophiya Haque has passed away :-( #RIP #SophiyaHaque
Channel V India @ChannelvIndia
V expresses grief and sorrow over the passing away of our former VJ Sophiya Haque.