CHENNAI: 28-YEAR-OLD ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER PASSES AWAY; CELEBS EXPRESS CONDOLENCES!
Home > Tamil Movies > Tamil Cinema NewsPradeep Kumar V, a 28-year-old entertainment reporter with The Hindu, passed away on Sunday night after developing complications from COVID-19. He had contracted the virus on May 10. He and his 61-year-old mother, both diabetics, found themselves at a Covid care centre in Velachery's Guru Nanak school, however, soon enough, vacated the premises citing unhygienic conditions on May 12 but not before bringing this to the attention of the concerned officials. The Greater Chennai Corporation had attended to the concerns Pradeep had mentioned in his tweets. Pradeep and his mother moved out of the facility after declaring that they are doing so against medical advice and chose to isolate themselves at their home.
On May 17, Pradeep had requested for an ICU bed for himself and was admitted to the Kilpauk Medical College. However, he passed away on May 23, around 9.30 pm, after not responding to the treatment. His demise has caused great distress to his family and friends. He is survived by his parents and an elder sister. Prior to joining The Hindu and switching to the entertainment beat, Pradeep was a reporter with leading newspapers like The New Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India, based out of Chennai and chiefly covered the corporation beat.
Several celebs paid their tributes to the young reporter.
These are terrible times. Rest in peace Pradeep.
Pradeep Kumar was a bright journalist who wrote for #thehindu .
So many incomplete dreams.
My deepest condolences to the grieving family.
— SUNAINAA (@TheSunainaa) May 24, 2021
Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of #journalist Pradeep Kumar of #TheHindu. Had interacted with him last year a few times.A smart & articulate writer. My condolences to his family and loved one's. May he rest in peace.
— Ashwin Kakumanu (@AshwinKakumanu) May 24, 2021
Very Sad and shocking Pradeep Kumar @pkayy92, i have never had so much fun speaking to any of the reporters like speaking with you & a very sweet person. Will miss u Ishant Sharma
I will cherish the last discussion i had with youhttps://t.co/E0n4K2wDe4https://t.co/Z9uRAzpv7U https://t.co/0hvmG6uekK pic.twitter.com/icj5iU2Ius
— Pradeep John (Tamil Nadu Weatherman) (@praddy06) May 24, 2021
The Hindu is mourning the loss of one of our journalists, Pradeep Kumar V. A tribute from his colleagues in the MetroPlus team.https://t.co/Apl0UeaaH1
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) May 24, 2021
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