Phillip Hughes demise: Celebs offer their condolences

Phil Hughes, 25, passed away at a Sydney hospital after fighting for his life for three days after being hit on the head by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a Sheffield Shield game on Tuesday. After being in coma for three days, he finally succumbed to his injuries. According to a report on TOI.com, Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement released on Thursday, "It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away. He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends." His untimely death has shocked not only cricket fans and lovers across the world, but celebs too. Here's a look at stars who offered their condolences on micro-blogging site Twitter.
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Sachin Tendulkar - Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes. [sic]

Yuvraj Singh - Dark day for cricket can't believe Phil hughes has gone! Rip my friend ! My heart goes out to his family !shocking. [sic]

Virat Kohli - Shocked and saddened by the news of Phil Hughes. Horrible day for cricket. RIP Phil and may your family gain the strength to cope. [sic]

Arjun Kapoor - That's how fickle life is...RIP Phil Hughes...and my heart goes out to @seanabbott77 ..they were just playing cricket at the end of the day. [sic]

Anupam Kher - How tragic and sad. #Shocking @IndianExpress: BREAKING: Cricket Australia says batsman Phillip Hughes has died in a Sydney hospital. [sic]

Neha Dhupia - "RIP #PhilHughes .... Left the crease too soon. . . :(" [sic]

Harry Styles - RIP Phil Hughes. What an incredibly sad day. Thinking of him and his family .x [sic]

Shobhaa De - Really sad to read about the death of Phillip Hughes. Come on, cricket bodies - change the damn rules! Human lives count more than bouncers! [sic]

Atul Kasbekar - RIP #PhilHughes That's just awful awful news. [sic]

Arbaaz Khan - Extremely saddened by the news that Australian cricketer Phil Hughes passes away after being struck by a bouncer. RIP Phil Hughes :( [sic]

Kamaal R Khan - In today's time he got hit by a bouncer n died. Not done. RIP Phil Hughes. Heartfelt condolences. [sic]

Raj Kundra - @keithsequeira: A sad sad day indeed Phil Hughes dies of his recent injury from being hit by a cricket ball .That is really sad n shocking! [sic]

Rahul Bose - Just heard the tragic news. #PhilHughes this is the first fatality in the sport I am hearing of after Raman Lamba. A sad day for cricket. Let us resolve to stand by Sean Abbott too, at this time. It's a sport and he mustn't blame himself for what happened. #RIPPhilHughes. Coming as I do from a sport where death is a clear if very remote possibility #rugby seems crazy for someone to lose one's life in cricket. [sic]

Sophie Choudry - Unbelievably sad news.. My heart goes out to his family. Gone way too soon #RIPPhilHughes. [sic]

Aftab Shivdasani - Very very sad news of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes passing away..Prayers and condolences to his family. Sad day for cricket. RIP. [sic]

Raj Kundra - @keithsequeira: A sad sad day indeed Phil Hughes dies of his recent injury from being hit by a cricket ball .That is really sad n shocking! [sic]

Ashwin Mushran - Ah, man that's sad! Cricketer #PhilHughes dies after being struck under the helmet. [sic]

Shivaji Satam - #Cricket SADDEST DAY ... losing PHIL HUGHES to a BOUNCER....share the sorrow with his dear ones...may HE REST IN PEACE .... ! [sic]

Milap Zaveri - RIP #PhilHughes a sad and unexpected end to a promising life. [sic]

Himansh Kohli - Aussie cricketer #PhilHughes lost his battle to life. Prayers & thoughts to his family & friends for this hard time. #RIPPhilHughes. [sic]

Ameesha Patel - Horrible news..terribly saddening..too young n too soon..RIP phillip hughes..life can b so unfair n unpredictable..feel awful. [sic]

Pallavi Sharda - RIP #PhilHughes.. Will always remember the few laughs we shared. Miss your wonderful wonderful soul. Sending so much love to your family. [sic]

Rohit Roy - Phil Hughes passes away... Shocked n saddened .. RIP :-( [sic]

Sangeeth Sivan - Absolutely shocked & stunned on hearing d tragic news of Hughes.That it cld happen now wd all the protective gear is alarming #RIPPhilHughes. [sic]

Masaba Gupta - Heartbreaking to hear that Phil Hughes passed away,can't even begin to imagine what his family must go through.so so sad. :-( [sic]