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From Shefali Jariwala To Sidharth Shukla: 6 Bigg Boss Stars Gone Too Soon

Last Updated: Her shocking and untimely demise is the latest in a string of heartbreaking losses among previous Bigg Boss contestants. Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic 2002 item number Kaanta Laga, has tragically passed away at the age of 42. As per early reports, the cause of death was a sudden cardiac arrest. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, immediately rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, where she was declared brought dead. The family is yet to release an official statement. Her untimely death has left fans across the country in shock and sorrow. Sadly, Shefali's passing adds to a heartbreaking list of former Bigg Boss contestants who left us far too soon. Here's a look back at some of them: Sidharth Shukla Sidharth was the winner of Bigg Boss Season 13, the same season Shefali was also a part of. He died in 2021 at the age of 40 due to a sudden heart attack. He gained popularity with his performance in TV shows like Balika Vadhu, Jaane Pehchaane Se Ye Ajnabbi and Dil Se Dil Tak, among others. Pratyusha Banerjee Pratyusha Banerjee appeared in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 7, in which actress Gauahar Khan emerged as the winner. The actress tragically committed suicide in 2016 at the age of 24. She was known for her performance as Anandi in Balika Vadhu. Swami Om One of the most controversial contestants in the history of Bigg Boss died in 2021 at the age of 63 following a battle with COVID-19. Sonali Phogat Sonali Phogat, a politician and a Bigg Boss 14 contestant, died of a heart attack in 2023, aged 42. She was known for her assertiveness and vitality. Jayashree Ramaiah Known for her stint in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 3, Jayashree Ramaiah was an actress. She passed away in 2020 by suicide in Bengaluru. She was disappointed about the lack of opportunities and complained about it to her friends, which caused her to become depressed. Somadas Chathannoor The Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 participant passed away in 2021 due to COVID-19 complications. He was loved for his gentle demeanour and smile. Coming back to Shefali, her body has been taken for post-mortem at the Cooper Hospital in Mumbai. First Published: