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.