Sonali Phogat, former Bigg Boss 14 contestant and BJP Leader, died of heart attack in Goa on Monday. 

Her Bigg Boss co-contestants offered condolences following her demise.

Rubina Dilaik, who won the show, tweeted , “Deeply saddened with the news! May your soul rest in peace Sonali Phogat!” Her fight with Phogat on food was a major issue throughout their tenure at the house. 

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Abhinav Shukla, who is the husband of Rubina, wrote, “Saddened and disheartened at (the) very untimely demise of Sonia ji. Heartfelt sympathies and prayers for her daughter! Life is unpredictable. Reminds me again of the quote ‘Live life like it’s your last’ because one day you (are) going to be right! Om Shanti!”

Pavitra Punia was also taken aback by the news. She said, “This is terrible news. I am shocked and can’t believe this is true. Oh my god, my heart goes for her young daughter. She has lost both her parents at such a young age. That beautiful kid, I am feeling bad for her. She would always talk about her daughter in the Bigg Boss house. This is such sad news.”

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One of her closest friends from Bigg Boss 14, Arshi Khan was shocked and shattered when she heard the news.

She wrote, “We had developed a great bond inside the Bigg Boss house, she was my bed partner, we would share a bed. She really cared about me and would take care of my food. We would sit till late in the night and talk to each other. She would caress my hair and say that you are like my daughter Yashodhara. Tu umar mein badi hai par tera bachpana waise he hai.. If I made a mistake, I would apologise to her later. She was a very good lady.”