Tom Alter's passing due to skin cancer on Friday, 29 September, has left a void that affects both Indian cinema and cricket. While he was known for his versatility as an actor, Alter was also a passionate cricket fan, who wrote and followed cricket with great interest. One of his earliest claims to fame was interviewing a then 15-year-old Sachin Tendulkar.
Naturally, his passing has left a number of people on both sides very sad.
Director Mahesh Bhatt, who worked with Alter in the 1990s hit, Aashiqui (1990) wrote 'Goodbye to you my trusted friend!'