Popular Tamil Actor, Comedian Vivekh Dies In Chennai At 59

On Thursday, Vivekh had taken his first Covid vaccine shot at a public event in the presence of Tamil Nadu's Health Secretary to promote vaccination.

Popular Tamil actor and comedian Vivekh died this morning in the hospital hours after he was admitted after a cardiac arrest. @Actor_Vivek can't believe you've left us ..May you rest in peace ..you've entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us???? OMG..cant believe I woke up to this Shocking news abt Legendary @Actor_Vivek sir????????Heartbreaking..Greatest Comedian of our Times who always incorporated a Social Message into his COMEDYI hav always been his diehard FANU wl live in our Hearts forever dear Sir????????????#ripvivekpic.twitter.com/4ferfSsgDm The 59-year-old was reportedly critical in a Chennai hospital after a cardiac arrest on Thursday morning. He was brought in unconscious at 11 am, was resuscitated, subsequently underwent coronary angiogram and then angioplasty. Medical bulletin said he was critical on ECMO support, which pumps and oxygenates blood outside the body, but died at 4:35 am today. On Thursday, Vivekh had taken his first Covid vaccine shot at a public event in the presence of Tamil Nadu's Health Secretary to promote vaccination. The hospital clarified that he suffered an acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock. There was 100 per cent blockage in a vessel and his cardiac arrest may not be due to the vaccination.