Mumbai, May 18 (IANS): Film celebrities like Madhur Bhandarkar and Rishi Kapoor have hoped for a "a better life in a better world" for that nurse Aruna Shanbaug, who died on Monday after being in a vegetative state for almost 42 years ever since she was raped.

Shanbaug, who was the world's oldest comatose patient, died in Mumbai's KEM Hospital on Monday morning.

Here’s what the celebrities tweeted for the departed soul:

Madhur Bhandarkar: A 42-yr struggle ends as #ArunaShanbaug leaves for a better life in a better world. A chilling story rewritten by KEM's compassion. RIP.

Rishi Kapoor: R I P Aruna Shanbaug, nurse, battling for life since 1973, passes away.

Hansal Mehta: It is terrible and inhuman to be trapped inside a lifeless body for 42 years. Finally Aruna Shanbaug can rest in peace.

Milap Zaveri: RIP Aruna Shanbag. May you finally find peace in heaven.

Satish Kaushik: 42 Years..my god..terrible..Aruna Shanbaug at last got rid of her miseries and pain..may heaven be the happiest place for her...RIP

Neha Dhupia: Such a sad ending! RIP #ArunaShanbaug