Exclusive - Shefali Jariwala demise: Kashmera Shah expresses shock; says 'She was way too young to go away like this'
The entire TV industry is mourning the sudden demise of Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala. The actress passed away last night on June 27, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. Several TV actors have expressed grief over the sudden passing of Shefali.
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Kashmera Shah, who has known Shefali for many years and worked with her on Bigg Boss 13 has been unable to come to terms with Shefali's death. During an exclusive chat with Times of India TV, Kashmera expressed shock and disbelief.
While talking to Times of India TV, Kashmera said, "Yes I know. We couldn't sleep. We knew her. She was with me in BB13. It's so tragic. She was way too young to go away like this. This should never happen to anyone."
Shefali and Kashmera stayed inside the Bigg Boss 13 house during the family week. Shefali was one of the close friends of Kashmera's sister-in-law and actress
. She even attended Arti's wedding in Mumbai. Even after the show Shefali and Arti stayed connected and often met each other during special celebrations.
Shefali, who passed away last night was first taken to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, where doctors are said to have declared her dead.
Later, her body was allegedly sent to Cooper Hospital for a post-mortem.
Family friends, relatives and Shefali's colleagues have started visiting Cooper hospital and her residence to be with the Jariwala family in this tough time. A few hours ago. Shefali's husband Parag Tyagi was spotted outside their house with their pet dog, Simba. He looked heartbroken and devastated. This was Shefali's second marriage. She was earlier married to Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros.
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