Several of us woke up to the shocking and saddening news of popular comedy actor Vivekh’s untimely demise this morning at 4:35 am, April 17. Not only the industry but also the society has lost a gem, indeed!
The actor was 59. He was admitted to SIMS hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai as he was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state around 11 am on Friday by family members. He is said to have passed away following a cardiac arrest.
Several celebrities have taken to their social media to offer condolences to the bereaving family. One among them is Rajinikanth who had shared the screen space with the late actor in Sivaji.
Rajinikanth’s tweet roughly translates to this, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Chinna Kalaivanar, social activist and my dearest friend Vivekh. The days I acted in the movie 'Sivaji' were unforgettable. Deepest condolences to the family.”