Tamil actor Vivek passed away at the private hospital on Saturday. He was aged 59. His untimely death has come as a shock to his fans and well-wishers.
Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Vivek dies at 59 in Chennai hospital
Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Vivek dies at 59 in Chennai hospital
Vivek was in the news on Thursday for his efforts to remove the fear of vaccination among the public. Veteran actor Vivek, Twitter
Updated: Apr 17, 2021, 07:23 AM IST
Tamil actor, comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivek died in the wee hours of Saturday morning at a Chennai hospital, as per reports. He was 59. The actor, who has done over 200 films, breathed his last following a cardiac arrest at 4.35 am, as per News MInute report. It was reported that Vivek was admitted to the intensive care unit of SIMS hospital in Vadapalani after he suffered from a heart attack on Friday. He reportedly underwent an angioplasty and stenting procedure for a complete block in a critical blood vessel of the heart.
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The Padma Shri actor-comedian was rushed to SIMS hospital Chennai on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest.
On April 17 morning, Vivekh breathed his last.
The 59-year-old comedian had taken the COVID vaccine on Thursday following which he complained of chest pain and fainted.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday mourned the untimely sudden demise of ace Tamil actor-comedian Vivekh. PM Modi hailed his craft and performances, extending condolences to his family and friends.
Vivekanandan, known by stage name Vivekh, worked in over 220 films spanning his cinematic career. Mourning his sudden demise due to cardiac arrest, PM Narendra Modi tweeted:
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Tamil actor Vivek passes away
Veteran Tamil actor Vivek breathed his last on Saturday morning in Chennai hospital. The actor-comedian and Padma Shri awardee was rushed to the hospital a day before after he complained of chest pain. The shocking demise has sent social media into mourning. Celebrities to fans, the admirers of Vivek are sharing heartfelt tribute for the actor. Singer and music composer AR Rahman tweeted: canât believe youâve left us ..May you rest in peace ..youâve entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us.
Mourning the shocking demise, actor Gautham Karthik tweeted, Not able to believe this. He made us laugh, he educated us through his performances, he cared for this world and helped teach us how to take care of it. There will never be another like you sir. We will miss you. Rest in peace @Actor Vivek sir #ripvivek.
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Vivekh, who was in a critical condition, was put on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support, the hospital said.
He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock .
According to doctors, Vivekh had complained to his family members about chest pain.
Chennai: Tamil movie comedian and Padma Shri recipient Vivekh passed away on Saturday at a private hospital here. He was 59.
He was admitted to SIMS Hospital on Friday morning after showing acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock .
Vivekh was brought to the emergency ward of the hospital in an unconscious state at about 11 a.m. on Friday by his family members, the hospital said.