Actor Dinesh Phadnis most popularly known for his role as Fredericks in CID has unfortunately passed away. On Saturday night, he was hospitalised and kept on ventilator. The actor, who was in his late 50s, was receiving medical treatment at Mumbai’s Tunga Hospital. The news of his death was confirmed by CID actor Dayanand Shetty. 

Talking to ETimes, Dinesh`s co-star and close friend Dayanand Shetty, confirmed the news and said, "Yes, it`s true he is no more. It happened around 12:08 am. I am at his residence right now. His last rites will be conducted today at the Daulat Nagar crematorium. Almost everyone from the CID is present right now."