Actress Preity Zinta is saddened about the demise of her personal secretary, Prasad Rao.

On Wednesday, Preity took to Instagram and shared the news among her followers.

"This has been a brutal year. I never thought I'd have to say, so many unfinished goodbyes. I love you Prasad. You will be missed beyond words. Hope you are at peace and at a better place. Rest in peace #Gonetoosoon," Preity wrote.

With the note, she posted a throwback picture where she is seen with her late secretary in happy times.

Several celebrities mourned the demise of Prasad Rao.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra commented: "This is very sad news. I remember him at all our film shootings.. always smiling and so good at his work."

Actor Abhishek Bachchan commented: "Oh no."

"I just can't believe it," Dia wrote.