{
  "id": 11861116,
  "title": "Gurmeet Choudhary Pays Emotional Tribute To Longtime Fan Monica Who Passed Away After Cancer Battle: 'My Heart Is Heavy'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/gurmeet-choudhary-pays-emotional-tribute-to-longtime-fan-monica-who",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/gurmeet-choudhary-pays-emotional-tribute-to-longtime-fan-monica-who-passed-away-after-cancer-battle-my-heart-is-heavy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, October 4 - Actor Gurmeet Choudhary paid a heartfelt tribute to his long-time fan and friend, Monica, who recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. In an emotional Instagram note, Gurmeet expressed his heavy heart as he reflected on their remarkable bond. He reminisced about how Monica had become much more than a fan over the years, supporting him through every milestone of his career and celebrating his successes with unwavering love and encouragement. Gurmeet also remembered the times they had met in Durban, South Africa, where Monica had been by his side through each visit, making him realize that she had become family. The actor shared how Monica had courageously shared her cancer diagnosis with him and how she had continued to inspire him with her strength and spirit. Gurmeet recounted how he had always encouraged her to keep fighting, despite her own struggles. He also highlighted how Monica had been a source of strength for him, offering the courage and warmth that meant more than he could ever express. Through their numerous conversations and meetings, the actor remembered Monica's voice, their shared happiness, and the joy she brought to his life. He said he would miss her immensely and promised to keep her memory alive. Gurmeet concluded by offering his condolences to Monica's family and expressed his deepest gratitude for the years of love and support she had given him. He concluded his note by stating, \"May God give your family strength through this heartbreaking loss. Thank you for all those years of love. You will always have a place in my heart.\"",
  "summary": "Mumbai, Oct 4: Actor Gurmeet Choudhary has penned an emotional note remembering his longtime fan Monica, who passed away after battling cancer. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi’ actor recalled the special bond he shared with Monica and said that over the years, she became much more than a fan to him. “Monica, my biggest fan… I never imagined I would be writing this note for you.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}