Comedian-actor Masood Khawaja passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday after a prolonged illness, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Masood was hospitalised in Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi for the treatment of his livers, for a couple of days.

Masood Khawaja had also appealed for aid from the prime minister and Punjab chief minister but he did not get the required financial assistance for the health treatment.

He was senior actor who appeared in national television drama and gave some memorable performances. 

Reporter Usman Javed