Madhur Bhandarkar on Wendell Rodricks’ death: I am really shocked to hear he is no more now

Renowned fashion designer-author Wendell Rodricks left for the heavenly abode on February 12 at his Goa home. He was 59 at the time of death and is survived by his spouse Jerome Marrel whom he married in 2002 in Paris. The funeral will reportedly take place at 4 pm tomorrow.

Rodricks had also appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar’s movie ‘Fashion’. Speaking to us about the death of the designer, the filmmaker said, “It was really shocking for me. I have known him since 2008 as he had a cameo in my movie ‘Fashion’. He was a very talented and innovative designer and also full of energy and had a great sense of humour. Also, he was very friendly and we often used to meet each other in Goa and Mumbai”.

When we asked the filmmaker if he knew anything about Rodricks’ health, he said, “I have met him eight-nine months back at a party and he was well and fine. I have never heard of him being unwell. He used to travel a lot, do fashion shows and was full of life. He was someone who was very his active and raised his voice for the LGBT community at the forefront”

“May his soul rest in peace”, concluded Madhur Bhandarkar.

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