Sudha Shivpuri, the woman who played the character of “Baa” in Balaji Telefilms’ hit television show "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi," died on Wednesday morning.Shivpuri was 78.Mrs Sudha Shivpuri (wife of Om Shivpuri) also popularly known as Baa in Kyun Ki passed away this morning. May her soul rest in peace. #RIP — Mushtaq Shiekh (@shiekhspear) May 20, 2015Sudha Shivpuri popularly known as Baa from KyunKi passed away this morning. Funeral at Oshiwara Crematorium 2.30 pm today. #RIP — Mushtaq Shiekh (@shiekhspear) May 20, 2015According to reports, the actor had not been keeping well for quite some time. She reportedly suffered a stroke in December 2013 following which she had to stay in the hospital for around 6 months.She had worked in several films including “Burning Train”, “Vidhaata” and “Hamari Bahu Alka”.Some actors such as Alok Nath from the TV serial field tweeted out their condolences, as did many fans of the show.Rest in eternal peace Sudha Shivpuri maam.You and Om Shivpuri sir were teacher's&guides of great proportion.am blessed to be your student. — Alok Nath (@aloknath) May 20, 2015Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of #SudhaShivpuri ji(beloved Baa of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi)...May her soul rest in peace.. — Namish Taneja (@namishtaneja) May 20, 2015Sudha Shivpuri, who played Ba in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, passes away. Hv known her since childhood.. Go in peace, Aunty. We love u. — Tuhinaa Vohra (@tuhinaavohra) May 20, 2015You will be missed Baa. Rest in eternal peace. #SudhaShivpuri — Surabhi Menon (@Surbhimn) May 20, 2015One of my favorites, lovable and adorable personality Sudha shivpuri aka "Baa" in tv series "kyonki passed away, May her soul rest in peace — Pratik Gandhi (@pratikg80) May 20, 2015