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Tamil actor-comedian and Padma Shri awardee Vivek, who has performed in more than 220 films, died following a cardiac arrest at 4.45am in a Chennai hospital on Saturday.
Tamil actor-comedian and Padma Shri awardee Vivek, who has performed in more than 220 films, died following a cardiac arrest at 4.45am in a Chennai hospital on Saturday.
According to doctors, the actor had a 100% blockage in the left anterior descending artery vessel which led to a massive cardiac arrest.
The 59-year old actor was brought to the SIMS hospital at 11 am on Friday in an unconscious state on Friday and underwent emergency coronary angiogram followed by angioplasty, according to a report.
Also known as ‘Chinna Kalaivaanar’, Vivek received several awards for his performances. In 2009, the actor was conferred with the Padma Shri.
The actor's comedic performances often carried a social message and commentary. Many of his film clips went viral on social media and are very popularly used to make comments on political and social issues.
His body is being kept at his Virugambakkam residence in Chennai for those who want to pay their last respects.