Wendell Rodricks’ Death Shocks Bollywood, Malaika Arora, Anushka Sharma And Other Stars Mourn The Loss
Bollywood Mourns Wendell Rodrick's Death
Updated : February 13, 2020 10:33 AM IST
Renowned fashion designer Wendell Rodricks left for his heavenly abode yesterday in his Goa house. He was just 59 years old and passed away due to prolonged illness. His funeral is scheduled today, but just like us, Bollywood celebs are also shocked. He had been associated with most of the stars in the industry and they are all mourning this loss. Right from Smriti Irani to Malaika Arora to singer Sona Mohapatra, celebs took to social media and shared their heartfelt condolences. Here is what the celebs wrote:
1. Smriti Irani
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Shocked to hear about the untimely demise of Wendell Rodricks, one of India’s most renowned designers. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. May his soul rest in peace ?
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) February 12, 2020
2. Malaika Arora
3. Sona Mohapatra
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Full of love. Full of life. All heart. All soul. A connoisseur. A creator. A pioneer. A change-maker. I feel lucky having known you. @Wendellrodricks you will remain in my heart forever. Refuse to see you any other way than that afternoon we spent in your glorious home in Goa. pic.twitter.com/06959BjXeD
— SONA (@sonamohapatra) February 12, 2020
4. Onir
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Absolutely shocked and heartbroken to hear about my friend @Wendellrodricks sudden demise . Sad that this happens when he was about to open his dream project .... the museum of costumes in Goa . Loving and warm .. will always cherish the week I spend with him this nov in Goa . pic.twitter.com/vZgyqiIOyJ
— Onir (@IamOnir) February 12, 2020
5. Arjun Rampal
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >This is such sad sad news, a beautiful human and such a talented designer, the fashion industry and the world has lost today. It was such joy whenever I met him. His smile always made me smile,you will be missed Wendell. Condolences and prayers for all ur loved ones #ripwendell pic.twitter.com/Y19IdrzFJt
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) February 12, 2020
6. Neil Nitin Mukesh
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Genuinely sad to hear the news of Wendell Rodricks passing away. ?? pic.twitter.com/te0SHd0Doe
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) February 12, 2020
7. Neha Dhupia
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Wendell , I may have not know you well enough but all I know is that every time I saw you , you would always be smiling and your smile would light up the entire room... wherever you are may the angels always be with you ❤️ #gonetoosoon #RIPWendellRodricks pic.twitter.com/1gHzOnjyxC
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) February 12, 2020
8. Richa Chadha
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Gutted to hear about the untimely demise of @Wendellrodricks. Had only met him briefly but admired his advocacy of gay rights and his love for his home state, Goa. He was one of a kind! Rest in peace. Condolences to family ! ??
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) February 12, 2020
9. Jacqueline Fernandez
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Your demise leaves a void in the fashion fraternity that can never be replaced. May you RIP #WendellRodricks. You will be missed.
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) February 12, 2020
10. Pooja Bedi
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >To my dearest @Wendellrodricks @jeromegoa . It's way too soon to say goodbye.... cheers to an adorable, talented, positive& loving human being who truly lived life on his own terms!!! I will MISS U ? #RIPWendell pic.twitter.com/b8P5qBPzoI
— Pooja Bedi (@poojabeditweets) February 12, 2020
11. Anushka Sharma
Anushka wrote a long note and stated that Wendell was one of the reasons she had shifted to Mumbai. She wrote, "Woke up in NZ to the sad news of Wendell Rodricks having passed away in his sleep .
He was one of the most iconic & original designers in fashion & A champion for LGBT rights .
He had given me an opportunity to close his fashion week show in Mumbai after spotting me in Bangalore at a fashion show and was gracious, kind & encouraging. He was one of the reasons I had the courage to move to Mumbai from Bangalore to pursue modelling when I was just 18 years old .
RIP Wendell ?
My love and prayers for Jerome and the rest of his family and friends"
This is one of the saddest news. May his soul rest in peace and may his loved ones get the strength to cope with this loss.