Aruna Shanbaug death

Film celebrities like Madhur Bhandarkar and Rishi Kapoor have hoped for “a better life in a better world” for that nurse Aruna Shanbaug, who died on Monday after being in a vegetative state for almost 42 years ever since she was raped.

Shanbaug, who was the world’s oldest comatose patient, died in Mumbai’s KEM Hospital on Monday morning.

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Here’s what the celebrities tweeted for the departed soul:

Madhur Bhandarkar: A 42-yr struggle ends as #ArunaShanbaug leaves for a better life in a better world. A chilling story rewritten by KEM’s compassion. RIP.

Rishi Kapoor: R I P Aruna Shanbaug, nurse, battling for life since 1973, passes away.

Hansal Mehta: It is terrible and inhuman to be trapped inside a lifeless body for 42 years. Finally Aruna Shanbaug can rest in peace.

Milap Zaveri: RIP Aruna Shanbag. May you finally find peace in heaven.

Satish Kaushik: 42 Years..my god..terrible..Aruna Shanbaug at last got rid of her miseries and pain..may heaven be the happiest place for her…RIP

Neha Dhupia: Such a sad ending! RIP #ArunaShanbaug

Inputs By IANS