TV actor Vibhu Raghave dies at 30s after relentless stage 4 cancer fight

Vibhu Raghave, known for Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, lost his battle with rare aggressive stage 4 colon cancer on June 2, 2025. Despite chemotherapy and widespread crowdfunding efforts, his cancer spread to multiple organs, highlighting the harsh realities of advanced cancer treatment.

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TV actor Vibhu K Raghave, recognized for his role as Saurav in the TV series Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, passed away on June 2 in Mumbai after a relentless battle with a rare and aggressive stage 4 colon cancer.

Diagnosed in early 2022, Vibhu openly shared his health journey with his 18,000+ Instagram followers, providing updates on his condition and treatment. In a heartfelt video from the hospital, he revealed, "I was sick for the last few days and about two weeks back they found a stage 4 cancer in me which is in an advanced state, which is a rare type and kind of aggressive."

Despite undergoing chemotherapy starting January, Vibhu's cancer spread from his liver to his lungs and spine. He explained, "We started chemotherapy in January, and after four rounds, I went for a scan. Sadly, we found out the treatment was not working, and the cancer was spreading."

His friends and fans rallied to support him, with multiple crowdfunding appeals made to help cover his expensive treatment costs, including a final appeal just a week before his death.

Vibhu's openness about his illness brought awareness to the challenges faced by cancer patients, especially those battling rare and aggressive forms. His passing at a young age is mourned by the entertainment community and fans alike.

"TV actor Vibhu Raghave died on Monday after a long battle with cancer," marking the end of a courageous fight against a devastating disease.

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TV actor Vibhu Raghave, known for his role in 'Nisha Aur Uske Cousins,' died at age 30s after battling rare stage 4 colon cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, he shared his fight publicly, revealing cancer spread to liver, lungs, and spine despite chemotherapy. He passed away June 2 in Mumbai.
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Vibhu Raghave dies after final crowdfunding appeal

Key Facts
  • TV actor Vibhu Raghave died on June 2, 2025, in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged battle with cancer at age in his late 30s.NDTV2
  • Friends and fans made multiple crowdfunding appeals for Vibhu's expensive treatment, with the last appeal on May 27, 2025, just days before his death.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Date of death of Vibhu Raghave
June 2
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Age of Vibhu Raghave at death
30s
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Date of last crowdfunding appeal for Vibhu's treatment
May 27
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Vibhu's cancer diagnosis and treatment journey

I was sick for the last few days and about two weeks back they found a stage 4 cancer in me which is in an advanced state, which is a rare type and kind of aggressive.
Vibhu K Raghave
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We started chemotherapy in January, and after four rounds, I went for a scan. Sadly, we found out the treatment was not working, and the cancer was spreading.
Vibhu Raghave
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Key Facts
  • Vibhu Raghave was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in February 2022 and publicly shared his diagnosis on Instagram.2NDTV
  • Throughout 2022 and early 2023, Vibhu shared updates about his cancer spreading aggressively to his liver, lungs, spine, and other parts of the body.NDTV2
  • Chemotherapy began in January 2023, but after four rounds, scans showed the treatment was ineffective and the cancer was progressing.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Date of stage 4 cancer diagnosis
February 2022
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Number of chemotherapy rounds before treatment failure
4 rounds
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