Television actor Vibhu Raghave, best known for his role in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, has passed away after a prolonged battle with stage four colon cancer. The actor, whose real name was Vaibhav Kumar Singh Raghave, breathed his last in Mumbai. The news of his untimely demise was confirmed by his friends from the industry, including actress Kaveri Priyam and actor Karan Veer Mehra. Vibhu had been a known face in the television industry with appearances in shows like Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, Savdhaan India, and more.
Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022, he openly shared his journey with the disease on Instagram, keeping his followers updated on his health while spreading positivity through his posts. The actor was undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. Just days before his death, actress Simple Kaul, Addite Malik, and others took to social media seeking financial help for his treatment. Simple shared a heartfelt appeal on May 27, writing, “Hello everyone! A little update about our friend Vibhu @vibhuzinsta who’s been our friend, coactor and our co-worker in our restaurants.
He’s been more than a family to us. He’s still battling with 4th stage cancer in Nanavati hospital since the last two weeks. It’s been an overwhelming journey for all of us to see him go through this. He’s fighting it bravely. We have exhausted our funds and we need immediate funds to save him. Please pray for his recovery and do contribute whatever you can for his hospital treatment. Your wishes and prayers have helped us earlier too. Thank you for the immense love and prayers
Following the news of his passing, Simple Kaul paid tribute by sharing a photo on her Instagram Stories, writing, “You will be missed my dear friend @vibhuzinsta❤❤❤ Love light and happiness to you.” Vibhu’s final Instagram post was dated April 12. He captioned it simply, “A day at a time,” reflecting his strength and determination even during the most difficult days. He continued to receive love and support from his fans until the very end.
