The younger sister of Pakistani actress Meera, Shaista Abbas, has passed away in the United Kingdom after battling cancer for nearly three years. She had been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer and was receiving treatment in the UK.
The news of Shaista Abbas’s death was shared by Mian Shehbaz Ahmed, prompting an outpouring of grief and condolences from members of the entertainment industry and fans.
Although Shaista was professionally a lawyer, she also had experience in the entertainment industry. She had appeared in the television drama Seep, which was aired on TV One. In addition to her professional career, she was also a mother to a four-year-old child.
According to media reports, Shaista’s mother, Shafqat Begum, was with her in the United Kingdom during her final days. She remained by her daughter’s side as her health deteriorated following her prolonged battle with the disease.
Meanwhile, actress Meera was unable to travel to the UK to see her younger sister one last time because she could not obtain a visa. The reported circumstances surrounding her inability to attend her sister during her final moments have added to the family’s grief.
Shaista Abbas’s death has prompted messages of sorrow from several showbiz personalities and fans, who have expressed their condolences to the bereaved family.
Her passing has also drawn attention to the personal loss suffered by Meera, who was unable to have a final meeting with her sister. The family is now mourning the loss of Shaista, who leaves behind a young child.
