Actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s wife Dipa Chatterjee passed away during the early hours of Sunday, just four months after her husband took his last breath, sources said.

She was 83 at the time of her death.

According to family sources quoted by ABP Ananda Digital, Dipa Chatterjee was suffering from diabetes for a long time.

She was admitted to a private hospital in Calcutta a few days ago following kidney-related issues on March 31. The octogenarian died of failure of the organ, sources said.

According to Anandabazar Patrika Online, she had lost her will to live following the passing of her husband.

Soumitra, known for his career-spanning collaborations with celebrated director Satyajit Ray who cast him in 14 of his films, passed away at a city hospital on November 16 after a prolonged illness aggravated by a bout of Covid-19. He was 85.

Dipa, a badminton champion who had also acted in films like 'Durga' and 'Bilombito Loy', married Soumitra in 1960.. They are survived by their daughter Poulami Bose and son Sougata Chatterjee.