New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Joy Banerjee, Bengali actor and BJP leader reportedly passed away at 62 after battling pneumonia.

'He was admitted to Medica on the 15th. Then, he was discharged on the 16th. Then, his condition started deteriorating. On August 17, he was put on ventilation. He passed away today at 11:35 am,' Indian Express Bangla quoted the source as saying.

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