In pictures | Vivekh, Tamil cinema’s outstanding supporting actor
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The actor s legacy will forever live on, through his memorable characters and legendary one-liners
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Down the years, Vivekh has helped many a leading star to blockbuster glory and sustained success
Some of Vivekh s best work came when he was paired alongside Vadivelu, during the middle of their careers. They collaborated magnificently in films like Manathai Thirudi Vittai and Middle Class Madhavan . Despite facing a tug-of-war like situation with Vadivelu, Vivekh invented his own brand of dialogue-comedy, with a tinge of social responsibility, that was born out of instinct.
Popular Tamil comedian Vivekh dies
Popular Tamil comedian Vivekh dies
The 59-year-old comedian died in the early hours, SIMS Hospital vice president Dr Raju Sivasamy said.
The actor is survived by wife, two daughters and years ago, Vivekh’s teenager son had died.
On Friday, the actor suffered a cardiac arrest due to acute coronary syndrome and he was treated for it and put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation support.
Vivekh was brought to the hospital in an unconscious state by his family.
The comedian, who has acted in over 200 films is noted for his work on the environmental protection front and he actively campaigned and involved himself in planting saplings and afforestation.
Actor Vivekh passes away
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April 17, 2021 08:44 IST
He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on Friday morning after he suffered a massive heart attack
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He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on Friday morning after he suffered a massive heart attack
Actor Vivekh who suffered a massive heart attack on Friday, died early Saturday morning (4-35 a.m.), according to hospital sources. He was 59.
He was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on Friday morning, after he collapsed at home. He was revived and was hooked up to an ECMO on Friday.
Fans and public waiting to pay their last respects to actor Vivekh near his residence in Saligramam, Chennai, on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
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