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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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At the hospital, he underwent Emergency Coronary Angiogram followed by Angioplasty
The sudden demise of the Padma Shri actor-comedian on Saturday (April 17) sent shockwaves across the South film industry as celebs mourned his death
New Delhi: In a tragic turn of events, Tamil actor-comedian Vivekanandan or Vivekh died on Saturday (April 17, 2021). He was at 59. On Friday, the actor was admitted to SIMS hospital, Chennai after suffering from a cardiac arrest.
According to his official health bulletin released by the hospital a day back, after being admitted he underwent Emergency Coronary Angiogram followed by Angioplasty. He was in a critical condition on ECMO in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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On Friday (April 16) Tamil actor Vivekh was admitted to the hospital. However, he passed away the next day
After taking the COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday (April 15), he complained of chest pain and fainted
Dr Vivekh was awarded the Padma Shri award in 2009 by the government and held an honorary doctorate for his work in Tamil cinema
New Delhi: Actor-comedian Vivekanandan or Vivekh breathed his last on Saturday morning (April 17) at the SIMS hospital, Chennai. The actor was admitted to the hospital on Friday after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, he died the day after he was admitted.
Many actors and famous personalities took to social media to express grief over his death and pay tributes to the late actor.
Tamil actor-comedian Vivekh suffered from a Cardian arrest on Friday (April 16) after which he was taken to the hospital. According to an official health bulletin, he is currently in critical condition.