February 28, 2017
After the last rites of actress Sridevi were completed
on Wednesday, her family released an emotional statement thanking all her fans
for their support and urged the media to respect their privacy and let them
grieve in peace.
Lakhs of people joined film stars and celebrities to bid
adieu to the first lady superstar of India, who was cremated here with state
honours amid outpouring of grief by her fans.
In a media statement,
Kapoor, Marwah and her Ayyaapan family appreciated the support and love they
received from her many colleagues and innumerable fans, her caring friends and
loving family from across the country and the world.
Remembering
Sridevi's undeniable talent, unmatched beauty and her legendary ability to
connect with the audience, they said: "This outpouring of love is the memory
that we would like Khushi and Janhvi to have of their mother, a woman who was
loved unquestionably by everyone."
"To the members of the media, we ask
that you respect the privacy of the family and allow us the space to grieve. Sri
lived her life with dignity and we implore that you give her the same respect."
Sridevi passed away following an accidental drowning in a bathtub in her
hotel room in Dubai around 11 p.m. on February 24.
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