Noted Pakistani artist Talat Iqbal was admitted to a hospital in the United States on Friday.
He is stated to be on a ventilator and his family clarified that the legendary artist 'has not contracted coronavirus'.
A report quoted his daughter Somi Hussain as saying that he was rushed to the hospital after a 'pill stuck in his throat'.
She added that her father has not contracted coronavirus. According to her, the next 36 hours are very crucial. She made an appeal to friends and fans for prayers.
Talat's health condition started deteriorating after the death of his daughter Sarah a few weeks ago. Talat's wife Sumbul Talat had died of cancer in Texas.
He had an impressive acting career in the 70s and 80s and his wife was too a renowned person.