Dolly Sohi dies due to cervical cancer hours after sister Amandeep's death

Actor Dolly Sohi, best known for TV shows “Jhanak” and “Bhabhi”, died on Friday morning (March 8) at a Navi Mumbai hospital due to cervical cancer hours after her younger sister Amandeep Sohi, also an actor, succumbed to jaundice.

Dolly (47) was diagnosed with cervical cancer around six months ago and was undergoing treatment for the disease. "She is no more. She passed away around 4 a.m. at the Apollo Hospital. She had cervical cancer which had spread to her lungs. We had admitted her last night to the hospital as her health had deteriorated," Manpreet, the duo's brother, told PTI.

Amandeep Sohi, known for TV show "Badtameez Dil", died on Thursday night. She was in her early 40s. "Amandeep passed away on Thursday night due to jaundice at the DY Patil Hospital," Manpreet added.

Dolly’s other notable performances include TV shows “Kkusum”, “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi”, “Kumkum Bhagya”, and “Parineetii”. In her last Instagram post, Dolly had appealed to fans and followers to pray for her.